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P  S  A  li  JI  S 

CARErULLY    SUITED    TU 

THE     CHRISTIAN    WORSHIP 

1H    THE 

UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA*, 

BEIXG 

AN  IMPROVEMENT  OF  THE  OLD  VERSIONS 

OF    THE 

PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


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All  things  written  in  the  laws  of  Moses,  and  the  Prophets,  and  the 
Psalms,  concerning  me,  must  be  fulfilled. 


.2  XZW  EDITION*    CORRECTED. 


Urftimou,  Ji  3f 

PRINTED  BY  D.A.  BORRE.XSTEW. 

1828. 


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r  is  the  man  who  sfiunsuie place 
Where  -inners  love  to  meet; 
Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways. 

nd  hates  the  scoffer's  seat : 
Bat  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 

Has  jblac'd  his  chief  delight ; 
By  da;r  lie  reads  or  hears  the  word. 

And  meditates  by  night. 
[He  like  a  plant  of  generous  kind 

By  living  waters  set,  • 

from  the  storms  and  blasting  w.: 

Enjoys  a  peaceful  state.] 
Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fair 

Shall  his  profession  shine; 
"While  fruits  of  holiness  appear 

Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 
Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust : 

What  vain  designs  they  form  t 
Their  hopes  are  blown  away  like  dust. 

Or  chaff  before  the  storm. 

Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 

Among  the  sons  of  grace, 
When  Christ  the  Judge  at  his  right  harid 

Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 
His  eye  beholds  the  path  they  tread, 

His  heart  approves  it  well ;" 
But  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 

Down  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

PSALM  1.     S.M. 

The  saini  happy,  the  sinner  miserable. 

HE  man  is  ever  blest 
Who  shurrs  the  sinfiers'  wavs, 


T 


PSALM  1. 


Among  their  councils  never  stands 

Nor  takes  the  scorner  s  place : 
But  makes  the  law  of  God 

His  study  and  delight, 
Amidst  the  labours  of  the  day, 

And  watches  of  the  night. 
He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 

With  waters  near  the  root ; 
Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live, 

His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 
Not  so  the  ungodly  race, 

They  no  such  blessings  find  : 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 

Before  the  driving  wind. 
How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

Before  that  judgment  seat, 
Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  ham 

In  full  assembly  meet  ? 
He  knows,  and  he  approves, 

The  way  the  righteous  go  : 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 

A  dreadful  overthrow. 

PSALM  l.     L.M. 

The  difference  between  the  righteous  and  the  wicked. 

APPY  the  man  whose  cautious  feet 
Shun  the  broad  way  where  sinners  go  ; 
Who  hates  the  place  where  atheists  meet, 
And  fears  to  talk  as  scoffers  do. 
He  loves  to  employ  his  morning  light 
Among  the  statutes  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  spends  the  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
With  pleasure  pond'ring  o'er  the  word. 
He,  like  a  plant  by  gentle  streams, 
Shall  flourish  in  immortal  green  ; 
And  heaven  will  shine  with  kindest  beam*. 
On  every  work  his  hands  begin. 
But  sinners  find  their  councils  cross'd  ; 
As  chaff  before  the  tempest  flies, 


PSALM  2. 5 

So  shall  their  hopes  be  blown  and  lost, 

When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  skies. 
5  In  vain  the  rebel  seeks  to  stand 

In  judgment  with  the  pious  race  ; 

The  dreadful  Jud^e,  with  stern  command, 

Dividef  him  to  a  different  place, 
y   "Straight  is  the  way  my  saints  have  trod, 

••  I  blcss?d  the  path  and  drew  it  plain  ; 

"  But  you  would  choose  the  crooked  road  ; 

••  And  down  it  leads  to  endless  pain." 

PSALM  2.     S.  M. 

'1  j  undated  according  to  the  divine  pattern. — Act*  iv.  24,  §c-     ClftiV. 
dying,  rising,  interceding  and  reigning. 

MAKER  and  sovereign  Lord 
Of  heaven,  and  earth  and  seas, 
Thy  providence  confirms  thy  word, 
And  answers  thy  decrees. 
-2  The  things  so  long  foretold 
By  David  are  fulfilled  ; 
When  Jews  and  Gentiles  join  to  slay 
Jesus,  thine  holy  Child.] 
I  Why  did  the  Gentiles  rage, 
And  Jews  with  one  accord 
Join  all  their  councils  to  destroy 
The  Anointed  of  the  Lord  ? 
4  Rulers  and  Kings  agree 
To  form  a  vain  design  ; 
Against  the  Lord  their  powers  unite. 
Against  his  Christ  they  join. 
b  The  Lord  derides  their  rage, 
And  will  support  his  throne; 
He  that  hath  raised  him  from  the  dead; 
Hath  owned  him  for  his  Son. 
PAUSE. 
G  Now  he's  ascender'  high, 
To  rule  the  subjeet  earth  ; 
The  merit  of  his  blood  he  pleads, 
And  pleads  his  heavenly  birth. 
7  Beneath  his  sovereign  sway 
The  Gentile  nations  bend : 


MAIM  a. 

Far  as  the  world's  remotest  bounds 
His  kingdom  shall  extend. 

o 

S  The  nations  that  rebel 
Must  feel  his  iron  rod : 
Ile'il  vindicate  those  honours  well 
Which  he  received  from  God. 
•J  [Be  wise,  ye  rulers,  now, 

And  worship  at  his  throne  ; 
With  trembling  joy,  ye  people,  bow 
To  God's  exalted  Son. 
10  If  once  his  wrath  arise, 
Ye  perish  on  the  place  ; 
Then  blessed  is  the  soul  that  flies 
Tor  refuge  to  his  grace.] 

PSALM  2.     CM. 

Tlie  same. 

WHY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 
The  Lord's  anointed  Son  ? 
Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away, 
And  tread  his  gospel  down  ? 
:2  The  Lord  that  sits  above  the  skies, 
Derides  their  rage  below, 
He  speaks  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes. 
And  strikes  their  spirits  through. 

3,  "I  call  him  my  eternal  Son, 

"And  raise  him  from  the  dead ; 
"I  make  my  holy  hill  his  throne, 
•    "  And  wide  his  kingdom  spread. 

4  tl  Ask  me,  my  Son,  and  then  enjoy 

"  The  utmost  heathen  lands: 

"  Thy  rod  of  iron  shall  destroy 

"The  rebel  that  withstands.'5 

5  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth, 

Obey  the  anointed  Lord  ; 
Adore  the  King  of  heavenly  birth, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

G  With  humble  love  address  his  throne. 
For  if  he  frown,  ye  die  : 


PSALM  2. * 

Those  are  secure,  and  those  alone, 
Who  on  his  grace  rely. 

PSALM  2.     L.M. 

Christ's  death,  resurrection,  and  ascension. 

WHY  did  the  Jews  proclaim  their  rage  ? 
The  Roman?  why  their  swords  employ 
Against  the  Lord  their  power  engage, 
His  dear  Anointed  to  destroy!  • 

2  "  Come,  let  us  break  his  hands,"  they  say, 
"  This  man  shall  never  give  us  laws  ;" 
And  thus  they  cast  his  yoke  away, 

And  nailed  the  Monarch  to  the  cross.    ■ 

3  But  God,  who  high  in  glory  reigns, 
Laughs  at  their  pride,  their  rage  controls  ; 
He'll  smite  their  hearts  with  inward  pains, 
And  speak  in  thunder  to  their  souls. 

4  "I  will  maintain  the  king  I  made 
'•'On  Zion's  everlasting  hill, 
"My  hand  shall  bring  him  from  the  dead, 
"  And  he  shall  stand  your  sovereign  still,"'' 

j  [His  wondrous  rising  from  the  earth 
.Makes  his  eternal  Godhead  known  : 
The  Lord  declares  his  heavenly  birth, 
'•'  This  day  have  I  hegot  my  Son. 

G  ''Ascend,  my  Son,  to  my  right  hand, 
"There  thou  shalt  ask,  and  I  bestow 
"The  utmost  bounds  of  heathen  lauds  : 
"To  thee  their  suppliant  tribes  shall  bow/1  | 

7  But  nations  that  resist  his  grace 
Shall  fall  beneath  his  lifted  rod  ; 
His  arm  shall  crush  the  impious  race 
That  dare  provoke  the  avenging  God, 

PAUSE. 

8  Nowye  that  sit  on  earthly  thrones, 

V>c  wise,  and  serve  the  Lord,  the  Laml 
Now  to  his  feet  submit  your  crowns. 
Rejoice  and  tremble  at  his  name. 
0  With  humble  love  address  the  Son, 
Lest  he  grow  angry  and  ye  die  • 


PSALM  3. 


His  wrath  will  burn  to  worlds  unknown. 
His  love  gives  life  above  the  sky. 
10  His  storms  shall  quell  the  stubborn  foe. 
And  sink  his  honours  in  the  dust; 
Happy  the  souls  their  God  that  know, 
And  make  his  grace  their  only  trust. 

PSALM  3.     C.  M. 

Dbubts  and  fears  suppressed*;  or,  God  our  defence  0'o.m  sin' and 

Y  God,  how  many  are  my  fears  ! 
How  fast  my  foes  increase  ! 
Conspiring  my  eternal  death, 
They  break  my  present  peace, 

2  The  lying  tempter  would  persuach- 

There's  no  relief  in  heaven  ; 
And  all  my  growing  sins  appear 
■t  Too  great  to  be  forgiven. 

3  But  thou,  my  glory,  and  my  strength.. 

Shalt  on  the  tempter  tread  ; 
Shalt  silence  all  my  threat'ning  guilt, 
And  raise  my  drooping  head. 

4  [I  cried,  and  from  his  holy  hill 

He  bowed  a  listening  ear: 
I  called  my  Father,  and  my  God? 
And  he  subdued  my  fear. 

5  He  shed  soft  slumbers  on  mine  eyes.. 

In  spite  of  all  my  foes  ; 
I  woke,  and  wondered  at  the  grace 
That  guarded  my  repose.] 

6  What,  though  the  hosts  of  death  and  hot". 

All  arm'd  against  me  s;ood  ; 
Terrors  no  more  shall  shake  my  soul, 
My  refuge  is  my  God. 

7  Arise,  0  Lord,  fulfd  thy  grace, 

While  I  thy  glory  sing  ; 
My  God  has  broke  the  serpent's  teeth*. 
And  Death  has  lost  his  sting, 
3  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs 
Hrs  arm  alone  can  ■•save ; 


?SA1»M  3,  4. 


Blessings  attend  thy  people  here. 
And  reach  beyond  the  grave. 

PSALM  3.    (v.  ]—5,  80  L.  M. 

A  mnrii'ji?  p>alm. 

OLORD,  how  many  are  my  foes, 
In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood  ! 
My  peace  they  daily  discompose, 
But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God. 

J  Tired  with  the  burdens  of  the  day. 
To  thee  I  rais'd  an  evening  cry  ; 
Thou  heard'st  when  I  began  to  pray. 
And  thine  almighty  help  was  nigh. 

3  Supported  by  thine  heavenly  aid, 
I  laid  me  down  and  slept  secure  ; 
Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid. 
Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more. 

1  But  God  sustain'd  me  all  the  night  : 
Salvation  doth  to  God  belong  ; 
lie  rais'd  my  head  to  see  the  light, 
And  makes  his  praise  m}-  morning  song. 

PSALM  4.  (v.  1—3.  5—7.)  L.  M. 

Hearing  of  prayer ;  or.  God  our  portion,  and  Christ  ourjso.p 

GOD  of  grace  and  righteousness, 
Hear  and  attend  when  I  complain  : 
Thou  hast  enlarg'd  me  in  distress. 
Bcw  down  a  gracious  eara^ain. 
Ye  sons  of  men,  in  vain  ye  try 
To  turn  my  sdcry  into  shame; 
How  long  will  scoffers  love  to  lie. 
And  dare  reproach  my  Saviour's  name 
Know  that  the  Lord  divides  his  saints 
From  all  the  tribes  of  men  beside  ; 
He  hears  and  pities  their  complaints, 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  that  died. 
When  our  obedient  hands  have  done 
A  thousand  works  of  righteousness, 
We  put  our  trust  in  God  alone, 
Arrd  glory  in  his  pard'ning  grate«r 


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10 PSALM  4,  5/  _  ^ 

o  Let  the  unthinking  many  say, 

■"Who  will  bestow  some  earthly  good  ?" 
But,  Lord,  thy  light  and  love  we  pray  ; 
Our  souls  desire  this  heavenly  food. 

6  Then  shall  my  cheerful  pow'rs  rejoice, 
At  grace  divine,  and  love  so  great; 
Nor  will  I  change  my  happy  choice 
For  all  their  wealth  and  boasted  state. 

PSALM  4.  (v.  3—5,  8.)  C.  M. 

»  An  evening  psalm. 

ORD,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray  ; 
lam  for  ever  thine  ; 
I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin, 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head. 

From  cares  and  business  free,    v 
;Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed. 
With  my  own  heart  and  thee. 

3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice: 

And  when  my  work  is  done, 
Great  God,  my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus  with  my  thoughts  compos'd  to  peace, 

I'll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep ; 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

PSALM  5.    CM. 

For  the  Lord 'a  day  morning. 

LORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalthcar 
My  voice  ascending   high  ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye  ; 
2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  has  gone 
To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

5  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  pot  stand  , 


PSAIiIVE  6.  11 


Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 
Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 
4  But  to  thy  house  will  1  resort, 
To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 
■j  0  may  thy  spirit  guide  my  feet 
In  ways  of  righteousness! 
Make  every  path,  of  duty  straight, 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

pause. 

6  My  watchful  enemies  combine 

To  tempt  my  feet  astray  ; 
They  flatter  with  a  base  design 
To  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Lord,  crush  the  serpent  in  the  dust, 

And  all  his  plots  destroy  ;  ■ 
While  those  that  in  thy  mercy  trust 

For  ever  shout  for  joy. 

.iC  men  that  love  and  fear  thy  name 

Shall  see  their  hopes  fulfill 'd  ; 
The  mighty  God  will  compass  them 

With  favour  as  a  shield. 

PSALM  (>.     C.  M. 

Complaint  in  sickness  ;  or,  disease*  healed. 

N  anger,  Lord,  do  not  chastise: 
Withdraw  the  dreadful  storm  ; 
Nor  let  thy  awful  wrath  arise 
Against  a  feeble  worm. 
2  My  soul's  bowed  down  with  heavy  eares^ 
My  flesh  with  pain  opprest; 
My  couch  is  witness  to  my  tears, 
My  tears  forbid  my  rest. 
?i  Sorrow  and  grief  wear  out  my  days  x 
1  waste  the  night  with  cries, 
And  count  the  minutes  as  they  pass, 
Till  the  slow  morning  rise. 
i  4  Shall  I  be  still  tormented  more  ? 
3Iine  eve  consumM  with  grief?" 


12  PSALI&  6. 


How  long,  my  God,  how  long  before 

Thine  hand  afford  relief? 
i  lie  hears  his  mourning  children  speak, 

He  pities  all  our  groans, 
He  saves  us  for  his  mercy's  sake, 

And  heals  our  broken  bones. 
i  The  virtue  of  his  sovereign  word 

Restores  our  fainting  breath  ; 
For  silent  graves  praise  not  the  Lord, 

Nor  is  he  known  in  death. 

PSALM  6.     L.  M. 

Temptations  in  sickness  overcome. 

LORD,  I  can  suffer  thy  rebukes, 
When  thou  with  kindness  dost  chastise, 
But  thy  fierce  wrath  I  cannot  bear  ; 
0  let  it  not  against  me  rise  ! 
Pity  my  languishing  estate, 
And  ease  the  sorrows  that  1  feel ; 
The  wounds  thine  heavy  hand  hath  madev. 

0  let  thy  gentler  touches  heal ! 
See  how  in  sighs  I  pass  my  days, 
And  waste  in  groans  the  weary  night : 
My  bed  is  water'd  with  my  tears  ; 

My  grief  consumes,  and  dims  my  sight. 
Look  how  the  powers  of  nature  mourn  ! 
How  long,  Almighty  God,  how  long? 
When  shall  thine  hour  of  grace  return  ; 
When  shall  1  make  thy  grace  my  song*- 

1  feel  my  flesh  so  near  the  grave, 
My  thoughts  are  tempted  to  despair ; 
But  graves  can  never  praise  the  Lord, 
For  all  is  dust  and  silence  there. 
Depart,  ye  tempters,  from  my  soul, 
And  all  despairing  thoughts  depart ; 
My  God  who  hears  my  humble  moan, 
Will  ease  my  flesh  and  cheer  mv  heart. 


PSALM  7.  13 


PSALM   7.     C.   M. 

-  care  of  his  people,  and  punishment  of  pent 

MY  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  friend, 
My  hope  in  thee,  my  God  ; 
Rise,  and  my  helpless  life  defend 
From  those  that  seek  my  blood.. 

2  "With  insolence  an:l  fury  they 

M\  soul  in  pieces  tear. 
As  hungry  lions  rend  the  prey 
When  no  deliverer's  near. 

3  If  e'er  my  pride  provok'd  them  first. 

Or  once  abus'd  my  foe, 
Then  let  him  tread  my  life  to  dust, 
And  lay  mine  honour  low. 

4  If  there  be  malice  found  in  me, 

I  know  thy  piercing  eyes  ; 
I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  thee, 
Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise. 

5  Arise,  my  God,  lift  up  thy  hand, 

Their  pride  and  power  control ; 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliverance  for  my  soul. 

PAUSE. 

G  [Let  sinners  and  their  wicked  rage 
Be  humbled  to  the  dust ; 
Shall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage 
To  vindicate  the  just? 
7  He  knows  the  heart,  he  tries  the  reins. 
He  will  defend  the  upright ; 
His  sharpest  arrows  he  ordains 
Against  the  sons  of  spite. 
C  Though  leagued  in  guile,  their  malice  spread 
A  snare  before  my  way  ; 
Their  mischiefs  on  their  impious  head 
His  vengeance  shall  repay. 
9  That  cruel  persecuting  race 
Must  feel  his  dreadful  sword, 


14 PSALTff  8. 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  grace 
And  justice  of  the  Lord. 

PSALM.    S.     S.  M. 

(JuiTs  sovereignty  and  goodness;  and  man's  dominion  over  the  ftt: 
fares. 

LORD,  our  heavenly  King, 
FTfay  name  is  all  divine  ; 
Thy  glories  round  the^earth  are  spread, 
v  And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 

2  When  to  thy  works  on  high 

T  raise  my  wondering  eyes, 
And  see  the  moon  complete  in  light 
Adorn  the  darksome  skies : 

3  When  I  survey  the  stars, 

And  all  their  shining  forms, 
Lord,  What  is  man,  that  worthless  thing. 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms  ? 

4  Lord,  what  is  worthless  man, 

That  thou  shouldst  love  him  so  ' 
Next  to  thine  angeJs  is  he  placed, 
And  lord  of  all  below. 

5  Thine  honours  crown  his  head, 

,    While  beasts  like  slaves  obey, 
And  birds  that  cut  the  air  with  wing-. 
And  fish  that  cleave  the  sea. 

0  How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 

And  wondrous  are  thy  ways : 
Of  dust  and  worms  thy  power  can  frame 
A  monument  of  praise. 

7  [From  mouths  of  feeble  babes 
And  sucklings  thou  canst  draw 
Surprising  honours  to  thy  name, 
And  strike  the  world  with  awe. 

ft  O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King, 
Thy  name  is  all  divine  : 
Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread. 
;        And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine.] 


PSAX.M  8.  IS 


PSALM  8.     C.  M. 

Christ's  condescension  and  glorification  ;  or,  Goil  made  man. 

LORD,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  great 
Is  thine  exnlted  name  ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  men  and  babes  proclaim. 

J  "When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high, 
The  moon  that  rules  the  night, 
And  shining  stars  that  grace  the  sky, 
Those  moving  worlds  of  light ; 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race, 

Who  dwells  so  far  below, 
That  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  "grace. 
And  love  his  nature  so  ? 

4  That  thine  eternal  Son  should  bear 

To  take  a  mortal  form, 
3Iaclc  lower  than  his  angels  arc, 
To  save  a  dying  worm  ! 

.0  [Yet  while  he  lived  on  earth  unknown, 
And  men  would  not  adore, 
Behold  obedient  nature  own 
His  Godhead  and  hrs  power. 

i3  The  waves  lay  spread  beneath  his  feet ; 

And  fish,  at  his  command, 
Bring  their  large  shoals  to  Peter's  net. 

Bring  tribute  to  his  hand. 
7  These  lesser  glories  of  the  Son, 

.^hone  through  the  fleshly  cloud  ; 
2\ow  we  behold  him  on  his  throne, 

And  men  confess  him  God.] 
Let  him  with  majesty  be  crowned-, 

Who  bowed  hrs  head  to  death  ; 
And  his  eternal  honours  sound 

From  all  things  that  have  breath. 
Jesus^  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  greai 

Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 
'Phe  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 

Let  the  whole  earth  proclaim. 


16  PSALM  8. 


PSALM   8.  First  Part.-    L.  M. 

[V.  1,   2.   PARAPHRASED.] 
7'hc  irosanna  of  the  children  ;  or,  infants  praising  God. 

4  LMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
J^L.  Thro1  the  wide  earth  thy  name  is  spread. 
And  thine  eternal  glories  rise 
O'er  all  the  heavens  thy  hands  have  made* 
2  To  tliee  the  voices  of  the  young 
Their  sounding  notes  of  honour  raise  ; 
And  babes,  with  uninstructcd  tongue, 
Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  praise. 
>  Thy  power  assists  their  tender  age 
To  bring  proud  rebels  to  the  ground, 
To  still  the  bold  blasphemer's  rage, 
And  all  their  policies  confound. 
1  Children  amidst  thy  temple  throng 
To  see  their  great  Redeemer's  face  ; 
The  Son  of  David  is  their  song, 
And  loud  hosannas  fill  the  place. 
5  The  frowning  scribes  and  angry  priests 
In  vain  their  impious  cavils  bring  ; 
Revenge  sits  silent  in  their  breasts, 
While  Jewish  babes  proclaim  their  King; 

PSALM  3.   Second  Part.     L.  U. 

[v.   3,   SCC,    PARAPHRASED.] 
Affara  and  Christ,  lonL  of  the  old  and  new  creation. 

L<  )RD,  what  was  man,  when  made  at  flrs^ 
Adam  the  offspring  of  the  dust, 

That  thou  sho'uldst  set  him  and  his  race 

But  just  below  an  angel's  place? 
2  That  thou  shouldst  raise  his  nature  so, 

And  make  him  lord  of  all  below  ; 

Make  every  beast  and  bird  submit, 

And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  (cet  ? 
)  But  O,  what  brighter  glories  wait 

To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state  ! 

What  honours  shall  thy  Son  adorn> 

"Who  cond'esxendicd  to  be  barn  ! 


PSALM  9.  17 


•1  Sec  him  below  his  angels  made, 
Behold  him  numbered  with  the  dead, 
To  save  a  iuincd  world  from  sin  ; 
But  he  shall  reign  with  power  divine. 

o  The  world  to  come  rcdeem'd  from  all 
The  miseries  that  attend  the  fall, 
New  made  and  glorious,  shall  submit 
At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 

JALM  9.  First  Part.     CM. 

Wrath  and  mercy  from  the  judgment  scat. 

WITH  my  whole  heart  I'll  raise  my  song. 
Thy  wonders  I'll  proclaim  : 
Thou  Sovereign  Judge  of  right  and  wrong 
Wilt  put  my  foes  to  shame. 
2  I'll  sing  thy  majesty  and  grace  ; 
My  God  prepares  his  throne 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteousnes-% 
And  make  his  vengeance  known. 

Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  the  poor  opprest, 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love, 

And  give  the  weary  rest. 
H  The  men  that  know  thy  name  will  trosl 

In  thy  abundant  grace; 
For  thou  hast  ne'er  forsook  the  just. 

Who  humbly  seek  thy  face. 
Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord, 

"Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill, 
Who  executes  his  threatening  word. 

Whose  works  his  grace  fulfil. 

PSALM  0.  (v.  12.)  Second  Part.    QM 

The  wisdom  and  equity  of  providence. 

HEN  the  great  Judge,  supreme  and  jus' 
Shall  once  inquire  for  hlood, 
The  humble  souls,  that  mourn  in  dust. 
Shall  lind  a  faithful  God. 
I  He  from  the  dreadful  gates  of  death 
Does  his  own  children  raise  ; 


18  ?SA£M  10. 


In  Zion's  gates,  with  cheerful  breath, 
They  sing  their  father's  praise. 

3  His  foes  shall  fall  with  heedless  kct 

Into  the  pit  they  made  ; 
And  sinners  perish 'in  the  net 

That  their  own  hands  had  spread. 

4  Thus  by  thy  judgments,  mighty  God, 

Are  thy  deep  counsels  known : 
When  men  of  mischief  are  destroy  Vi. 
In  snares  that  were  their  own, 
PAUSE. 

5  The  wicked  shall  sink  down  to  helJ ;. 

Thy  wrath  devours  the  lands 
That  dare  forget  thee,  or  rebel 

Against  thy  known  commands. 
fj  Though  saints  to  sore  distress  are  bronght. 

And  wait  and  long  complain, 
Their  cries  shall  never  be  forgot, 

JSTor  shall  their  hopes  be  vain, 
7  [Rise,  great  Redeemer,  from  thy  seat. 

To  judge  and  save  the  poor; 
Let  nations  tremble  at  thy  feci, 

And  man  prevail  no  more. 
Pj  Thy  thunder  shall  affright  the  proud, 

And  put  their  hearts  to  pain  ; 
Make  them  confess  that  thou  art  Cod, 

And  they  but  feeble  men.] 

PSALM  10.     CM. 

Prayprjifiard,  and  saints  saved  ;.  or,  pride,   atheism.       •     .         ' 
punished. 

Far'  a  Inunili-ation  day, 
"%ITriI Y  doth  the  Lord  depart  so  far. 
v  ▼     And  why  conceal  his  face, 
When  great  calamities  appear. 
And  times  of  deep  distress  '■' 
.}  Lord,  shall  the  wicked  still  deride. 
Thy  justice  and  thy  laws? 
Shall  they  advance  their  heads  in  pjjdc. 
And  slight  thy  righteous  cas: 


PSALM  12.  19 


3  They  cast  thy  judgments  from  their  sight, 
And  then  insult  the  poor ; 
They  boast  in  their  exaited  height 
That  they  shall  foil  no  morn. 
1  Arise,  O  God,  lilt  up  thine  hand. 

Attend  our  humble  cry  j 
■     Nc  enemy  shall  dare  to  stand 
When  God  ascends  on  high. 
PAUI 
o  Why  do  the  men  of  malice  rage, 
And  say,  with  foolish  pride, 
•;  The  Godot'  heaven  will  ne'er  engage 
«  To  fight  on  Zion's  side  ?* 

6  But  thou  for  ever  art  our  Lord  ; 

And  powerful  is  thine  hand, 
As  when  the  heathens  felt  thy  sword, 
And  perish 'd  from  thy  land. 

7  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray. 

And  cause  thine  ear  to  hear ; 
Accept  the  vows  thy  children  pay, 
And  free  thy  saints  from  fear. 
(3  Proud  tyrants  shall  no  more  opprcs3r 
No  more  despise  the  just ; 
And  mighty  sinners  shall  confess 
They  are  but  earth  and  dust. 
PSALM   11.     L.  M. 

God  loves  the  righteous,  ami  hates  the  v.ickeu, 

f  refuge  is  the  God  of  love  ; 

jlv  JL   Why  do  my  foes  insuli  and  cry, 
"  Fly  like  a  timorous  trembling  dove, 
"  To  distant  woods  or  mountains  fly?" 

2  11  government  be  once  destroyed, 
(That  firm  foundation  of  our  peace,) 
And  violence  make  justice  void, 
Where  shall  the  righteous  seek  redress' 
The  Lord  in  heaven  has  fixed  his  throne. 
His  eye  surveys  the  world  below  ; 
To  him  all  mortal  things?  are  known, 
His  eyelids  search  our  spirits  through. 


20  PSA&M  12. 


•J  If  he  afflicts  his  saints  so  far 

To  prove  their  love  and  try  their  grace, 
What  may  the  bold  transgressors  fear? 
His  very  soul  abhors  their  ways. 

5  On  impious  wretches  he  shall  rain 
Sulphureous  flames  of  wasting  death  : 
Such  as  he  kindled  on  the  plain 

Of  Sodom  with  his  angry  breath. 

6  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  soul--. 
Whose  thoughts  and  actions  arc  sincere  : 
And  with  a  gracious  eye  beholds 

The  men  that  his  ow*n  image  bear. 

.    PSALM  12.     L.  M. 

J'ho  saints*  safety  and  hope  in  evil  times;  or,  sins  of  IIic  -fongi: 
complained  of ;  viz,  blasphemy,  falsehood,  Sec. 

LM1GHTY  God,  appear  and  save  ! 


J.\.  For  vice  and  vanity  prevail : 


The  godly  perish  in  the  grave, 
The  just  depart,  the  faithful  fail. 
£  The  whole  discourse,  when  crowds  arc  met. 
Is  filled  with  trifles  loose  and  vain  ; 
Their  lips  are  flattery  and  deceit, 
And  their  proud  language  is  profane. 

3  But  lips,  that  with  deceit  abound, 
Shall  not  maintain  their  triumph  long: 
The  God  of  vengeance  will  confound 
The  flattering  and  blaspheming  tongue. 

4  "  Yet  shall  our  words  be  free,1'  they  cry  : 

"  Our  tongues  shall  be  controlled  by  none  ; 
"  Where  is  the  Lord  will  ask  us  why? 
"  Or  say,  our  lips  are  not  our  own  ?'1 

5  The  Lord,  who  sees  the  poor  opprcst, 
And  hears  the  oppressors  haughty  strain* 
Will  rise  to  give  his  children  rest, 

Nor  shall  they  trust  his  word  in  vain. 
0  Thy  word,  O  Lord,  though  often  tried, 
Void  of  deceit  shall  still  appear; 
Not  silver,  seven  times  purified 
From  dross  and  mixture,  shines  so  clr-ar. 


FSAkSG  12.  21 

Thy  grace  shall  in  the  darkest  hour 
Defend  from  danger  and  surprise  ; 
Though  when  the  vilest  men  have  power 
On  everv  side  oppressors  rise. 

PSALM  i(S.     C.  M. 

•  of  a  general  corruption  of  minnow  ;  or,  the  pron 
"signs  of  Christ's  coming  to  judgment. 

ELP,  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail, 
Religion  loses  ground : 
The  sons  of  violence  prevail, 

And  treacheries  abound. 
Their  oaths  and  promises  they  break, 

Yet  act  the  flatterers  part: 
With  fa;r  deceitful  lips  they  speak, 

And  with  a  double  heart. 
If  we  reprove  some  hateful  lie, 

They  scorn  our  faithful  word ! 
'•Are  not  our  lips  our  own,'1  they  cry. 

11  And  who  shall  be  our  Lord  !" 
Scoffers  appear  on  every  side, 

Where  a  vile  race  of  men 
Is  rais'd  to  seats  of  power  and  pride, 

And  bear  the  sword  in  vain. 
PAUSE. 
Lord,  when  iniquities  abound, 

And  blasphemy  grows  bold, 
When  faith  is  hardly  to  be  found. 

.And  love  is  waxing  cold. 
I?  not  thy  chariot  hastening  on  ? 

Hast  thou  not  given  the  sign? 
May  we  not  trust  and  live  upon 

A  promise  so  divine  ? 
M  Yes,"1  saith  the  Lord, "  now  will  I  risc. 

"  And  make  the  oppressors  flee; 
ilI  shall  appear  to  their  surprise, 

M  And  set  my  servants  free.'1 
Thy  word,  like  silver  seven  times  tried 

Through  ages  shall  endure  ; 
The  man  that  in  thy  truth  coniide 

Shall  find  thy  promise  sure. 


FSAUfi  13. 


PSALM  13,    L.  M. 

Heading  with  God  under  desertion  •,  or,  hope  in  darkness- 

OW  long,  O  Lord,  shall  I  complain, 
Like  one  that  seeks  his  God  in  vain  ? 
Canst  thou  %  face  for  ever  hide  1 
And  1  still  pray  and  be  denied  I 

2  Shall  J  for  ever  be  forgot, 

As  one  whom  thou  regarded  iM  ? 
Still  shajl  my  soul  thine  absence  mo  - 
And  still  despair  of  thy  return  ? 

3  How  long  shall  my  poor  troubled  breast: 
Be  with  these  anxious  thoughts  opprest  I 
And  Satan,  my  malicious  foe, 

Rejoice  to  see  me  sunk  so  low  1 
!  Hear,  Lord,  and  grant  me  quick  relief, 

Before  my.  death  conclude  my  grief; 

If  thou  withhold  thy  heavenly  light, 

I  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 
5  How  will  the  powers  of  darkness  boast. 

If  but  one  praying  soul  be  lost ! 

But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  grace, 

And  shall  again  behold  thy  face. 
l>  Whate'er  my  fears  or  foes  suggest, 

Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 

My  heart  shall  feel  thy  love,  and  rake 

My  cheerful  voice  to  songs  of  praise. 
PSALM  )3.     C.  M. 

Complaint  under  temptations  of  the  (    . 

JOT  OW  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face   * 
JDL   My  God,  how  long  delay  ? 
When  shall  I  feel  those  heavenly  rays 
That  chase  my  fears  away  ? 

2  How  long  shall. my  poor  labouring  soul 

Wrestle  and  toil  in  vain  ? 
Thy  word  can  all  my  foes  control, 
And  ease  my  raging  pain. 

3  See  how  the  prince  of  dakness  tries 

All  his  malicious  arts  ; 
He  spreads  a  mist  around  my  eye?.. 
And  throws  his  (Icrv  darts* 


PSALM  14.  2S 


4  lie  thou  my  eon,  and  thou  my  shield, 
v  soul  m  safety  keep  : 
Make  haste  before  mine  eyes  are  seal Yi 
In  death's  eternal  sleep. 
-5  How  would  the  tempter  boast  aloud 
Should  I  become  his  prey  ! 
Behold,  the  sons  of  hell  grow  proud 
To  see  thy  long  delay. 

mil  fly  at  thy  rebuke, 
And  Satan  hide  his  head; 
lie  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  look, 
And  hears  thy  voice  with  dread. 
7  Thou  wilt  display  that  sovereign  grace, 
Whence  all  thy  comforts  spring ; 
hall  employ  my  lips  in  praise, 
And  thy  salvation  sing. 

rSALM  1-1.  First  Part.     C.   1\< 

By  nature  all  men  nrc  sinners. 

XT'OOLS  in  their  hearts  believe,  and  saj, 
Jl     That  u  all  religion's  vain  ; 

1  There  is  no  God  that  reigns  on  high. 
"  Or  minds  the  affairs  of  m  •  .."' 
}  From  thoughts  so  dreadful  and  profane 
Corrupt  discourse  proceeds ; 
And  in  their  impious  hands  are  found 

Abominable  deeds.    ' 
The  Lord,  from  his  celestial  throne. 

Looks  down  on  things  below, 
To  ;  nan  that  sought*  his  grace, 

Or  did  his  justice  fcno    . 
By  nature  all  are  gone  astray, 
Their  practice  ail  the  same  : 

re's  none  that  fears  his  Maker's  hand, 
There's  none  that  loves  his  name. 
Their  tongues  are  used  to  speak  deceit 

Their  slanders  never  cease  ; 
flow  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet, 
Z\o?  know  the  path"  of  peace  I 


S4  PSAZsBS  1%  15. 


6  Such  seeds  of  sm  (that  hitter  root) 
in' every  heart  arc  found  ; 
Nor  can  they  bear  diviner  fruit. 
Till  grace  refine  the  ground. 

PSALM  14.  Second  Part.     C.  Mt 

The  folly  of  persecutor?. 

A   RE  sinners  now  so  senseless  grown. 
A.   That  they  the  saints  devour  ? 
And  never  worship  at  thy  throne, 
Nor  fear  thine  awful  power  ? 

3  Great  God,  appear  to  their  surprise, 

Reveal  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
Let  them  no  more  thy  wrath  despise, 

Nor  turn  our  hope  to  shame. 
J  Dost  thou  not  dwell  among  the  just  ? 

And  yet  our  foes  deride, 
That  we  should  make  thy  name  our  tru 

Great  God,  confound  their  pride. 

4  O  that  the  joy  ful  day  was  come 

To  finish  our  distress ! 
When  God  shall  bring  his  children  home,. 
Our  sons  shall  never  cease. 

PSALM  15.     C.  3.1. 

Character  of  a  saijit,  or  a  citizen  of  Zion :  or,  the  qualifications    o; 
a  christian. 

WHO  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill, 
O  God  of  holiness? 
Whom  will  the  Lord  admit  to  dwell 
So  near  his  throne  of  grace  ? 

2  The  man  that  walks  in  pious  way-. 

And  works  with  righteous  hands : 
That  trusts  his  Maker's  promised  grate.. 
And  follows  his  commands. 

3  He  speaks  the  meaning  of  his  heart, 

Nor  slanders  with  his  tongue ; 

Will  scarce  believe  an  ill  report' 

Nor  do  his  neighbour  wron^. 

4  The  wealthy  sinner  he  contemns. 

Loves  all  that  fear  the  Lord  : 


PSALM  15.  25 

And  though  to  his  own  hurt  he  swears, 

Still  he  perforate  his  word. 
His  hands  disdain  a  golden  bribe, 

A  nd  nc\  er  wrong  the  poor : 
This  man  shall  dwell  with  God  on  earth, 

And  find  his  heaven  secure. 
PSALM  |5.  L.  M 

iesa  and  truth;  or,  duties  to    God  anc 
irnn  ;  or,  qualifications  of  a   christian. 

7*110  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place, 
Great  God,  and  dwell  before  thy  face  : 
The  man  that  minds  religion  now, 
And  humbly  walks  with  God  below  ' 
Whose  hand:-  arc  Pure,  whose  heart  is  clean  5 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  thing  they  mean  : 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue ; 
He  hates  to  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 
[Scarce  will  he  trust  an  ill  report, 
Or  vent  it  to  his  neighbour's  hurt : 
Sinners  of  state  he  can  despise, 
But  saints  are  honoured  in  his  eyes.] 
[Firm  to  his  word  he  ever  stood, 
And  always  makes  his  promise  good ; 

dares  to  chance  the  thing  he  swears 
W  hatever  pain  or  loss  he  bears.] 
>  [He  never  deals  in  bribing  gold, 
.And  mourns  that  justice  should  be  sold  : 
While  others  scorn  and  wrong  the  poor. 
Sweet  charity  attends  his  door.] 
He  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 
For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face  ; 
And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same 
'.;  hat  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 

Yet,  when  his  holiest  works  are  done. 

His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone  : 

This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see, 

And  dwell  for  ever,  Lord,  with  thee. 


26  PSALM  16. 


PSALM  16.     First  Part.     L.  M. 

^Oirfl'ssion  of  our  poverty;  and  Paints  the  best  company ;  or>  good 
works  profit  men,  not  God. 

PRESERVE  mc,  Lord,  in  time  of  need. 
For  succour  to  thy  throne  I  ilee, 
But  have  no  merits  there  to  plead : 
My  goodness  cannot  reach  to  thee. 
7  Oft  have  my  heart  and  tongue  confest 
How  empty  and  how  poor  1  am : 
My  praise  can  never  make  thee  blcs(, 
Nor  add  new  glories  to  thy  name. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  saints  on  earth  may  reap 
Some  profit  by  the  good  we  do  ; 
These  are  the  company  I  keep, 
These  are  the  choicest  friends  I  know, 

4  Let  others  choose  the  sons  of  mirih 
To  give  a  relish  to  their  wine, 

I  love  the  men  of  heavenly  birth, 
Whose  thoughts  and  language  are  divinrfc 
PSALM  16.    Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Christ's  all-suflictcnc}-. 

HOW  fast  their  guilt  and  sorrows  rise! 
Who  haste  to  seek  some  idol-Gpd  ! 

I  will  not  taste  their  sacrifice, 

Their  offerings  of  forbidden  bloo^ 
<2  My  God  provides  a  richer  cup, 

And  nobler  food  to  live  upon  ; 

He  for  my  life  has  offered  up 

Jesus  his  best  beloved  Son. 
3  His  love  is  my  perpetual  feast : 

By  day  his  counsels  guide  me  right : 

And  be  his  name  for  ever  blest, 

Who  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  nigh/, 
\  I  set  him  still  before  mine  eyes ; 

At  my  right  hand  he  stands  'prepared 

To  keep  my  soul  from  all  surprise, 

And  be  my  everlasting  gtitlrr?; 


PSALIK16. 27 

PSAlSIS  Third  Part.  L.  Yi. 

Oooihc  in  il'';uh,  au.l  Irope  of  tite  resurreettoo 

WHEN  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong, 
His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop  ; 

lie  glad  my  heart,  rejoice  my  tongue, 

My  dying  iiesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 
l2  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 

Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 

My  soul  for  ever  with  the  dead, 

Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 
3  }Iy  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obey, 

Shake  off  the  dust,  and  rise  on  high ; 

Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrous  wa\ 

Lp  to  thy  throne  above  the  sky. 
1  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow: 

And  full  discoveries  of  thy  grace 

(Which  we  but  tasted  here  below) 

Spread  heavenly  joys  through  all  the  place. 
PSALM  16.  (1—  s.(  First  Part.  C.  M. 

Support  and  counsel  from  Gcd  without  merit. 

j^  AYE  me,  O  Lord,  from  every  foe; 
5^1   In  thee  my  trust  I  place, 

Though  all  the  good  that  1  can  do 
Can  ne'er  deserve  thy  grace. 
J  Yet,  if  my  God  prolong  my  breath. 
The  saints  may  still  rejoice ; 
The  saints,  the  glory  of  the  earthy 
The  people  of  thy  choice. 
3  Let  heathens  to  their  idols,  haste, 
And  worship  wood  or  stone  ; 
But  my  delightful  lot  is  cast 
Where  the  true  God  is  known. 
1  His  hand  provides  my  constant  food. 
He  tills  my  daily  cup  ; 
Much  am  I  pleased  with  present  good. 
But  more  rejoice  in  hope. 
5  God  is  my  portion  and  my  joy  •, 
His  counsels  are  my  light : 


08  PSALM  16,  17. 

He  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  day, 
And  gentle  hints  by  night. 
6  My  soul  would  all  her  thoughts  approve 
To  his  all-seeing  eye  ; 
Not  death,  nor  hell  my  hope  shall  move 
While  such  a  friend  is  nigh. 
PSALM  10.   Second  Part.    C.  M 

The  death  and  resurrection  of  Christ* 

*■  ~W  set  the  Lord  before  my  face, 
JL  "  He  bears  my  courage  up  ; 
<;  My  heart,  my  tongue  their  joy  express; 
;t  My  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  "My  spirit,  Lord,  thou  wilt  not  leav< 

■"  Where  souls  departed  are  r 
"  Nor  quit  my  body  to  the  grave, 
"  To  see  corruption  there. 

3  "  Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life. 

"  And  raise  me  to  thy  throne  ; 
:;Thy  courts  immortal  pleasure  give  :■ 
"  Thy  presence  joys  unknown.2.1 
1  [Thus  in  the  name  of  Christ  the  Lord 
The  holy  David  sung, 
And  providence  fulfils  the  word. 
Of  his  prophetic  tongue. 
6  Jesus,  whom  every  saint  adore-. 
"Was  crucified  and  slain  ; 
Behold,  the  tomb  its  prey  restore.-, 
Behold,  he  lives  again  ! 
G  When  shall  my  feet  arise  and  stand 
On  heaven's  eternal  hills  ? 
There  sits  the  Son  at  God's  right  hand. 
And  there  the  Father  smiles.] 

PSALM  17.   (v.  13.  fee.)  S.M. 

rortion  of  saints  and  sinners  ;  or,  hope  and  despair  i:i  drn«* 

A   RISE,  my  gracious  God, 
.-•■  m    And  make  the  wicked  flee'; 
They  are  but  thy  chastising  rod 
•    To  drive  thv  saints  to  thee. 


PSAL5MS  17.  29 

2  Behold  the  sinner  dies, 

I  lis  haughty  words  are  vain  ; 
I  fere  in  this  life  his  pleasure  lies. 
And  all  beyond  is  pain. 
*  Then  let  his  pride  advance. 
And  boast  of  all  his  store  : 
Lord  is  my  inheritance, 
My  soul  can  wish  no  more. 
I  I  ^hall  behold  the  lace 
Of  my  forgiving  God  ; 
Vnd  stand  complete  in  righteousness . 
Washed  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 
5  There's  a  new  heaven  begun 
When  I  awake  from  death, 
Drest  in  the  likeness  of  thy  Son, 
And  draw  immortal  breath. 

PSALM  17.  L.  M. 

r-   portion    and  saint's  hope  ;  or,  the  heaven  Qf  - 
soul?,  and  the  resurrection. 

ORD,  1  am  thine  ;  but  thou  wilt  prove. 
Aly  faith,  my  patience,  and  my  love  : 
When  men  of  spite  against  me  join, 
They  are  the  sword,  the  hand  is  thine. 
Their  hope  and  portion  lie  below  ; 
"Tis  all  the  happiness  they  know  ; 
Tis  all  they  seek,  they  take  their  shares-. 
And  leave  the  rest  amon<?  their  heirs. 

o 

What  sinners  value,  1  resign  : 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine  : 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 
This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show  ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go, 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  ; 
"When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there 

0  glorious  hour  !  O  blest  abode  ! 

1  shall  be  near,  and  like  my  God  : 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul 


36  PSALM  13. 


6  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound : 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

TSALM  13.  (v.  1-9,  1S-1S) First  Paut.L.M< 

Deliverance  from  despair ;  or,  temptation  overcome. 

THEE  will  I  love,  0  Lord,  my  strength, 
My  rock,  my  tower,  my  high  defence ;■ 
Thy  mighty  arm  shall  be  my  trust, 
For  I  have  found  salvation  thence. 
'2  Death,  and  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 
Stood  round  me  with  their  dismal  shade  ;- 
While  floods  of  high  temptation  rose, 
And  made  my  sinking  soul  afraid 

3  I  saw  the  opening  gates  of  hell, 
With  endless  pains  and  sorrows  there, 
(Which  none  but  they  that  feel  can  tell) 
While  I  am  hurried  to  despair. 

4  In  my  distress  I  call'd  my  God, 
When  I  could  scarce  believe  him  mine  ; 
He  bowed  his  ear  to  my  complaint, 
And  proved  his  saving  grace  divine. 

5  [With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief, 
As  on  a  cherub's  wing  he  rode  ; 
Awful  and  bright  as  lightning  shone 
The  face  of  my  deliverer,  God. 

6  Temptations  fled  at  his  rebuke, 
The  blast  of  his  almighty  breath  : 
He  sent  salvation  from  on  high, 

And  drew  me  from  the  deeps  of  death.] 

7  Great  were  my  fears,  my  foes  were  great, 
Much  was  their  strength,  and  more  their  rage 
But  Christ,  my  Lord,  is  conquerer  still, 

In  all  the  wars  the  proud  can  wage. 
S  My  song  for  ever  shall  record 
That  terrible,  that  joyful  hour; 
And  give  the  glory  to  the  Lord 
Due  to  his  mercy  and  his  power.. 


PSALM  18.  31 


PSALM  IS   (v.  :0— 26.)  Seco:;d  Part.  L.  Mr 

Sincerity  proved  and  rewarded. 

LORD,  thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere. 
Hast  made  thy  truth  and  love  appear  ; 
Before  mine  eyes  I  set  thy  laws, 
And  thou  hast  owned  my  righteous  cau-r- 
J  Since  I  have  learned  thy  holy  ways, 
I've  walked  upright  before  thy  face; 
Or  if  my  feet  did  e'er  depart, 
Thy  love  reclaimed  my  wondering  heart. 

1  What  sore  temptations  broke  my  rest! 
What  wars  and  struggling  in  my  breast! 
But  through  thy  grace  that  reigns  within. 
I  guard  against  my  darling  sin. 

4  That  sin  that  close  besets  me  stiil, 

That  works  and  strives  against  my  will : 
WThen  shall  thy  spirit's  sovereign  powo:- 
Destroy  it  that  it  rise  no  more  ? 
<"  With  an  impartial  hand  the  Lord 
Deals  out  to  mortals  their  reward  : 
The  kind  and  faithful  souls  shall  find 
A  God  so  faithful  and  so  kind. 
3  And  men  that  love  revenge  shall  know, 

God  hath  an  arm  of  vengeance  too 
v  The  just  and  poor  shall  ever  say, 
Thou  art  more  pure,  more  just  than  they 
PSALM  IS.  Third  Part.  %.  ML  * 
(Ver.  30,  CI.  3f,  3G— 40,  &c.) 
Rejoicing  in  God  ;  or,  salvation  and  triumrjh. 

JUST  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word} 
Great  rock  of  my  secure  abode  : 
Who  is  a  God  beside  the  Lord  ? 
Or  wherc's  a  refuge  like  our  God  ? 

2  'Tishc  that  girds  me  with  his  might. 
Gives  me  his  holy  sword  to  wield  j 
And  while  with  sin  and  hefl  I  fight, 
Spreads  his  salvation  for  my  shield, 

3  He  lives,  and  blessings  crown  his  r 
The  God  of  my  salvation  live5 ; 


32  gSALM  18. 

The  dark  designs  of  hell  are  vain, 
While  heavenly  peace  my  Father  gives. 

4  Before  the  scoffers  of  the  age, 

1  will  exalt  rn>  Father's  name  ; 
Nor  tremble  at  their  mighty  rage, 
But  meet  reproach  and  bear  the  shame.. 

5  To  David  and  his  royal  seed 
Thy  grace  for  ever  shall  extend  ! 
Thy  love  to  saints  in  Christ  their  head. 
Ktijows  not  a  limit  nor  an  end. 

PSALM  IS.     First    Part.     C.  M. 

Victory  arid  triumph  over  teir.porul  enemies. 

'J"E1  love  thee,  Lord,  and  we  adore, 
Now  is  thine  arm  revealed  : 
Thou  art  our  strength,  our  heavenly  lowcr- 

Our  bulwark  and  our  shield. 
We  fly  to  our  eternal  rock, 

And  find  a  sure  defence  : 
His  holy  name  our  lips  invoke. 

And  draw  salvation  thence. 
When  God,  our  leader,  shines  in  amis; 

What  mortal  heart  can  bear 
The  thunder  of  his  loud  alarms, 

The  lightning  of  his  spear  ! 
He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind, 

And  angels  in  array    • 
In  millions  wait  to  know  his  mind. 

And  swift  as  flames  obey. 
He  speaks,  and  at  his  fierce  rebuke 

Whole  armies  are  dismayed  ; 
[lis  voice,  his  frown,  his  angry  ioofc 

Strikes  all  their  courage  dead. 
He  forms  our  generals  for  the  field. 

With  all  their  dreadful  skill  : 
Gives  them  his  awful  sword  to  wield. 

And  makes  their  hearts  of  steel. 
Oft  has  the  Lord  whole  nations  blest 


FSAXiM  18,  19.  33 

The  powers  that  gave  his  people  rest, 
Shall  of  his  care  partake. 
PSALM  18.     Smkwd  Part,     ai 

The  conqueror's  song. 

TO  thine  almighty  arm  we  owe 
The  triumphs  of  the  day  : 

Thy  terrors.  Lord,  confound  the  foe. 
And  melt  their  strength  away. 
2  "lis  by  thy  aid  our  troops  prevail, 
And  break  united  powers, 
Or  burn  their  boasted  fleets,  or  scale 
The  proudest  of  their  towers. 
J  How  have  we  chased  them  through  the  field 
And  trod  them  to  the  ground  ; 
While  thy  salvation  was  our  shield. 
But  they  no  shelter  found  ! 
I  hi  vain  to  idol  saints  they  cry, 
And  perish  in  their  blood  ; 
Where  ii  a  rock  so  great,  so  high, 
So  powerful,  as  our  God? 
:>  The  God  of  Israel  ever  lives  ; 
His  name  be  ever  blest  ; 
"Tis  his  own  arm  the  victorv  eives* 
And  gives  his  people  rest. 
PSALM  19.  *  First  Part.      S.3!, 

Tli?  book  of  nature  am!  scripture. 
Fur-Lord'1!  day  morning. 
IJKHOLD  the  lofty  sky! 
JlS   Declares  its  maker  God  ; 
And  ail  the  starry  works  on  high 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 
i  The  darkness  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same  , 
"vVhile  night  to  day,  and  day  to  nigh 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 
3  In  every  different  land 

Their  general  voice  is  known  ;. 
They  show  the  wonders  of  his  headr 
And  orders  pf  his  throne. 


34  PSALM  Id. 

. ...  , ^^.M..U 1(+ 

4  Ye  Christian  land's  rejoice, 

Here  he  reveals  his  word  ; 

We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 

To  bid  Us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  statutes  and  commands 

Are  set  before  our  eyes  ; 
lie  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands. 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 
8  His  laws  are  just  and  pure, 
His  truth  without  deceit ; 
His  promises  for  ever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great. 
7  [Not  honey  to  the  taste 

Affords  so  much  delight : 
Nor  gold  that  has  the  furnace  prasst?\I 
So  much  allures  the  sight. 
S  While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 
Thy  glory  to  proclaim  : 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King, 
In  my  Redeemers  name-. J 
PSALM  19.    Second  Part.    S.  JV[. 

God's  word  most  excellent ;  or,  sincerity  an/1  watMifnlriHte, 
For  a  Lord's  day  morning. 

BEHOLD  the  morning  sun 
Begins  his  glorious  way  ; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run 
And  life  and  light  convey. 
3  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 
It  spreads  diviner  light, 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tomfts* 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight* 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word  ! 

And  all  thy  judgments  just ! 
Forever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord;. 
And  men  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given  ! 
0!  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
Vi\\\  find  the  path  to  heaven 


PSALIVT  19.  G5 


PAUSE. 
i  I  hear  thy  word  with  love, 
And  I  would  fain  obey  ; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 
0  0!  who  can  ever  find 

The  errors  of  his  ways  ? 
Yet  with  a  bold  presumptuous  mind 
I  would  not  dare  transgress. 

7  Warn  me  of  every  sin, 

Forgive  my  secret  faults, 
And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine.. 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thought;. 

8  While  with  my  heart  and  tongue 

I  spread  thy  praise  abroad, 
Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

PSALM  19.     L.  M. 

The  books  of  nature  and  of  scripture  compared ;  or,  the  glory  and  sut- 
ce>s  of  the  gospel. 

THE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord ; 
In  every  star  thy  goodness  shines  ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word. 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 
The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 
And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess  r 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 
Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand  : 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 
It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 
Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest 
Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  hath  run  ; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest. 
That  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 
Great  sun  of  righteousness  arise, 
Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light ; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise, 
Thy  la^i  arc  pure,  thy  judgments  right* 


136  ^SALS^IS. 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 
In  souls  renewed  and  sins  forgiven; 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word- my  guide  to  heaven. 

PSALM  19.     To  the  tune  of  the  113th  Psalm, 

The  horde  of  nature  and  scripture. 

RE  AT  God,  the  heavivs  well-ordered  franu 
Declares  the  glories  of  thy  name ; 
There  thy  rich  works  of  wonder  shine  r 
A  thousand  starry  beauties  there, 
A  thousand  radiant  marks  appear 
Of  boundless  power,  and  skill  divine. 
U  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night. 
The  dawning  and  the  dying  light 

Lectures  of  heavenly  wisdom  read  : 
With  silent  eloquence  they  raise 
Our  thoughts  to  our  Creators  praise, 
And  neither  sound  nor  language  need, 
J  Yet  their  divine  instructions  run, 
Far  as  the  journies  of  the  sun, 

And  every  nation  knows  their  voice  : 
The  sun,  like  some  young  bridegroom  drest. 
.Breaks  from  the  chambers  of  the  east, 
Rolls  round  and  makes  the  earth  rej 
I  Where'er  he  speaks  his  beams  abroad, 
He  smiles,  and  speaks  his  maker  God ; 
All  nature  joins  to  show  thy  praise: 
Thus  God  in  every  creature  shines : 
Fair  is  the  book  of  nature's  lines; 
But  fairer  is  thy  book  of  grace. 
PAUSE. 
•  1  love  the  volumes  of  thy  works . 
What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distrest ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way, 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray, 
Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 
5  From  discoveries  of  thy  law 
Thy  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw  ; 
These  are  mv  study  and  delight : 


PSAXiM  £0.  37 

.Not  honey  so  invites  the  taste 
Xor  gold  that  hath  the  furnace  past. 

Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 
Thy  ihreatenings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies  ; 

But  lis  thy  blessed  gospel.  Lord, 
That  makes  rm  guilty  conscience  clean. 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free  but  lafge  reward* 
Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts  ? 
^\Lv  God,  forgive  my  secrets  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain  :~ 
Accept   my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace. 

And  books  of  nature  not  in  vain. 
PSALM  20.     L.  M. 

Prayer  and  hope  of  victory. 
For  a  day  of  prayer  in  tune  of  war. 

OW  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace 
Attend  his  people's  humble  cry  ! 
Jehoyah  hears  when  Israel  prays, 
And  brings  deliverance  from  on  high. 
The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defends, 
What  Bucklers  fail  and  brazen  walls  : 
He  from  his  sanctuary  sends 
Succour  and  strength  when  Zioncallv. 
Well  he  remembers  all  our  sighs, 
His  love  exceeds  our  best  deserts  ; 
His  love  accepts  the  sacrifice 
Of  humble  groans  and  broken  hearts. 
In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 
And,  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God, 
Our  troops  will  lift  their  banners  up. 
Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 
Some  trust  in  horses  trained  for  war, 
And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts : 
Our  surest  expectations  are 
From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  hosts. 
[O  may  the  memory  of  thy  name 
Inspire  our  armies  for  the  fight ! 


3S  PSA2.OT  21. 


Our  foes  shall  fall  and  die  with  shame, 
Or  quit  the  field  with  coward  flight.] 
?  Now  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear. 
Now  let  our  hopes  be  iirm  and  strong. 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  apper, 
And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 
PSALM  21.     C.  M. 

National  blessings  acknowledged. 

IN  thee,  great  God,  with  songs  of  praise 
Our  favoured  realms  rejoice ; 
And  blest  with  thy  salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 

2  Thy  sure  defence  through  nations  round 

Hath  spared  our  rising  name, 
And  all  our  feeble  efforts  crowned 
With  freedom  and  with  fame 

3  In  deep  distress  our  injured  land 

Implored  thy  power  to  save  ; 
For  life  we  prayed ;  thy  beautious  hand 
The  timely  blessing  gave. 

4  Thy  mighty  arm,  eternal  Power, 

Opposed  their  deadly  aim, 
In  mercy  swept  them  from  our  shore. 
And  spread  their  sails  with  shame. 
b  On  thee,  in  want,  in  wo,  or  pain, 
Our  hearts  alone  rely  : 
Our  rights  thy  mercy  will  maintain, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 
6  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wonderous  power  declare. 
And  still  exalt  thy  fame  ; 
While  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare 
For  thine  almighty  name. 

PSALM  21.  (1—9.)  L.  M. 

Christ  exalted  to  the  kingdom. 

DAVID  rejoiced  in  God  his  strength 
Raised  to  the  throne  by  special  gracr 
But  Christ  the  Son  appears  at  length^ 
Fulfils  the  triumph  and  the  praise, 


PSAUtt  22.  39 


3  How  great  the  ble-t  Messiah's  joy 

In  the  salvation  of  thy  hand  ! 

Lord,  thou  hast  raised  his  kingdom  high. 

And  give  the  world  to  his  command. 
9  Thy  goodness  grants  whate'er  he  will. 

Nor  doth  the  least  request  withhold: 

Blessings  of  love  prevent  him  still, 

.And  crowns  of  glory,  not  of  gold. 

1  Honour  and  majesty  divine 
Around  his  sacred  temples  shine  ; 
Blest  with  the  favour  of  thy  face  ; 
And  length  of  everlasting  days. 

r)  Thine  hand  shall  find  out  all  his  foes  ; 
And,  as  a  fiery  oven  glows 
With  raging  heat  and  living  coals. 
So  shall  thy  wrath  devour  their  souls. 

PSALM  22.   (1—  1G.)  First  Part.  C.  ft] 

The  ffifffermgd  and  death  of  Christ. 

WHY  has  my  God  my  soul  forsook. 
Nor  will  a  smile  afford  ; 
(Thus  David  once  in  anguish  spoke. 
And  thus  our  dying  Lord.) 

2  Though  'tis  thy  chief  delight  to  dwell*, 

Among  thy  praising  saints, 
Yet  thou  canst  hear  our  groans  as  wclk 
And  pity  our  complaints. 

3  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thy  name. 

And  great  deliverance  found  : 
But  I'm  a  worm  despised  of  men. 

And  trodden  to  the  ground. 
\   \Vith  shaking  head  they  pass  rne  by, 

And  laugh  my  soul  to  scorn  : 
Ih  vain  he  trusts  in  God.  they  cry. 

Neglected  and  forlorn. 
5  Bat  thou  art  he  who  formed  my  flcjsh 

By  thine  almighty  word  : 
And  sinco  I  hung  upon  the  hrra?t*. 

My  hope  is  in  the  Lon1: 


6  Why  will  my  Father  hide  his  face 

When  foes  stand  threatening  round 
In  the  dark  hour  of  deep  distress^ 
And  not  a  helper  found. 
PAUSE. 

7  Behold  thy  darling  left  among 

The  cruel  and  the  proud, 
By  foes  encompassed,  fierce  and  strong 
As  lions  roaring  loud. 
3  From  earth  and  hell  my  sorrows  meet, 
To  multiply  the  smart ; 
They  nail  my  hands,  they  pierce  my  feci*- 
And  try  to  vex:  my  heart. 
9  Yet  if  thy  sovereign  hand  let  loose 
The  rage  of  earth  and  hel!, 
Why  will  my  heavenly  Father  bnmc 
The  Son  he  loves  so  well. 
•  0  My  Cod,  if  possible  it  be, 
Withhold  this  bitter  cup  ; 
But  I  resign  my  will  to  thee,  ► 

And  drink  the  sorrows  up. 
il  My  heart  dissolves  with  pangs  unknown. 
In  groans  I  waste  my  breath  : 
Thy  heavy  hand  has  brought  me  down. 
Low  as  the  dust  of  death. 
12  Father,  1  give  my  spirit  up, 
And  trust  it  in  thy  hand  ; 
'.My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope, 
And  rise  at  thy  command. 
PSALM  22.     Second  Paiit.     C.  M 
(v.  20, '21.  27—31.) 
Ciir  ist's  sufferings  and  exaltation. 

NOW  from  the  roaring  lion's  rage, 
«()  Lord  protect  thy  Son, 
-•'  Nor  leave  thy  darling  to  engage 
"The  powers  of  hell  alone. " 
2  Thus  did  our  suffering  Saviour  pray 
With  mighty  cries  and  tears  ; 
<.lod  heard  him  in  that  dreadful  d'av,. 
And  chased  away  his  fears. 


PSAlfM  22,  «1 


Great  was  the  victory  of  his  death... 

His  throne  exalted  high; 
And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth 

Shall  worship  or  shall  die. 
A  numerous  offspring  must  arise 

From  his  expiring  groans  ; 
They  shall  he  reckoned  in  his  eyes- 
Tor  daughters  and  for  sons. 
The  meek  and  humble  soul  shall  sc; 

His  table  richly  spread  ; 
And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 

With  joys  immortal  fed. 
The  isles  shall  know  the  righteousne^ 

Of  our  incarnate  God 
And  nations  yet  unborn  profess 

Salvation  in  his  blood. 

PSALM  22.     L.  M. 

The  same. 

NOW  let  cur  mournful  songs  record 
The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord, 
When  he  complain'd  in  tears  and  blood, 
As  one  forsaken  of  his  Gcd. 
The  Jews  behold  him  thus  forlorn, 
And  shake  their  heads  and  laugh  in  scorn 


•©■ 


lie  rescind  others  from  the  grave 


3  "  This  is  the  man  did  once  pretend 

"JGod  was  his  father  and  his  friend; 

••'If  God  the  blessed  loved  him  so, 

"Why  doth  he  fail  to  help  him  now  r" 
1  0  savage  people  !  cruel  priests! 

How  they  stood  round  like  raging  beasts  ; 

Like  lions  gaping  to  devour, 

When  God  had  left  him  in  their  power. 
6  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet. 

Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet; 

By  lot  his  garments  they  divide, 
\nd  mock  the  pangs  in  which  ho  died: 
D 


43  PSALM  23. 


6  But  God  his  father  heard  his  cry ; 
Kais'd  from  the  dead  he  reigns  on  high  ; 
The  nations  learn  his  righteousness, 
And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace,. 
PSALM  23.     L.  M, 

God  our  shepherd 

f\T^r  snePnerc^  *s  tne  living  Lord  j 
J.TJL.  Novv  shall  my  wants  be  well  supplied 
His  providence  and  holy  word 
Become  my  safety  and  my  guide. 

J  In  pastures  where  salvation  grows 
He  makes  me  feed,  he  makes  me  rest } 
There  living  waters  gently  flows, 
And  all  the  food  divinely  blest. 

3  My  wandering  feet  his  ways  mistake  ; 
But  he  restores  my  soul  to  peace  ; 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake., 
In  the  fair  paths  of  righteousness. 

1  Though  I  walk  through  the  gloomy  valr, 
Where  death  and  all  its  terrors  are, 
My  heart  and  hope  shall  never  fail, 
For  God  my  shepherd's  with  me  thesftw 

j  Amidst  the  darkness  and  the  deeps 
Thou  art  my  comfort,  thou  my  stay ; 
Thy  staflfsupports  my  feeble  steps, 
Thy  rod  directs  my  doubtful  way, 

6  The  sons  of  earth  and  sons  of  hell 
Gaze  at  thy  goodness,  and  repine 
To  see  my  table  spread  so  well, 
With  living  bread,  and  cheering  wfefc 
•7  [How  I  rejoice,  when  on  my  head 
Thy  spirit  condescends  to  rest! 
-"Tisa  divine  anointing,  shed 
Like  oil  of  gladness  at  a  feast.. 

8  Surety  the  mercies  of  the  Lord 
Attend  his  household  all  their  days. 
There  will  I  dwell  to  hear  his  word. 
To  sedk  his  face  and  sing  his  praise. J 


PSALM  23.  43 

'  PSALM  23.     CM. 

Tlie  same. 

jVTY  shepherd  will  supply  my  need, 
"        Jehovah  is  his  name  ; 
In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed. 

Beside  the  living  stream. 
He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  bacl£ 

When  I  forsake  his  ways  ; 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 
3  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  of  death. 
Thy  presence  is  my  stay ; 
One  word  of  thy  supporting  breath 
Drives  all  my  fears  away, 
i  Thy  hand  in  sight  of  all  my  foes 
Doth  still  my  table  spread  ; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
Thine  oil  anoints  my  head. 
5  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 
Attend  me  all  my  days  ; 
0  may  thy  house  be  mine  aboder 
And  all  my  work  be  praise. 
>  There  would  1  find  a  settled  rest. 
(While  others  go  and  come) 
2s  o  more  a  stranger  or  a  guest, 
But  like  a  child  at  home. 

PSALM  23.     S.M, 

The  same. 

THE  Lord  my  shepherd  is, 
I  shall  be  well  supplied  ; 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 

What  can  I  want  beside  ? 
He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pastures  grows  , 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass. 

And  full  salvation  flows. 
If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim. 


44  PSALI&  24. 


And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 

For  his  most  holy  name. 
1  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  lo  fear ; 
Though  I  should  walk  through  death's  dark 

My  shepherd's  with  me  there-  [shade 

5  Amid  surrounding  foes 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread, 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflow?. 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days  ; 
•Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 
PSALM  24.     C.  INI. 

Dwelling  with  God. 

THE  earth  for  ever  is  the  Lord's., 
With  Adam's  numerous  race : 
Herais'd  his  arches  o'er  the  floods. 
And  built  it  on  the  seas. 
fi,  But  who  among  the  sons  of  men 
May  visit  thine  abode  ? 
He  that  has  hands  from  mischief  clean. 
Whose  heart  is  right  with  God. 

3  This  is  the  man  may  rise  and  take 

The  blessings  of  his  grace; 

Thisis  the  lot  of  those  that  seek 

The  God  of  Jacob's  face. 

4  Now  let  our  souls'  immortal  powers 

To  meet  the  Lord  prepare  ; 
Lift  up  the  everlasting  doors ; 

The  king  of  glory's  near. 
The  king  of  glory  !  who  can  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  might  t 
He  rules  the  nations ;  but  to  dwell 

With  saints  is  hrs  delight. 


PSALM  24,  25.  v45 


PSALflVf  24.  L.  M. 

Punts  dwell  in  heaven;    or,  Christ's  ascension. 

THIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
And  men  and  worms,  and  beasts  and  birds  ^ 
He  raised  the  building  on  the  seas, 
And  gave  it  for  their  dwelling-place. 

2  But  there's  a  brighter  world  on  high., 
Thy  palace,  Lord  above  the  sky  ; 
Who  shall  ascend  that  blest  abode, 
And  dwell  so  near  his  maker,  God  I 

9  He  that  abhors  and  fears  to  sin. 

Whose  heart  is  pure,  whose  hands  are  clean. 
Him  shall  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  bless, 
And  clothe  his  soul  with  righteousness, 

4  These  are  the  men,  the  pious  race, 
That  seek  the  God  of  Jacob's  face  *7 
These  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sight, 
Vnd  dwell  in  everlasting  light. 
PAUSE. 

-">  Rejoice,,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high. 
Behold  the  king  of  glory  nigh  ; 
Who  can  this  king  of  glory  be  ? 
The  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  he. 

j  Ye  heavenly  gates,  your  leaves  display, 
To  make  the'Lord,  the  Saviour  way  ; 
Laden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  conquerer  comes  with  God  to  dwell. 
7  Rais'd  from  the  dead  in  royal  state, 
He  opens  heaven's  eternal  gate, 
To  give  his  saints  a  blest  abode, 
Near  their  Redeemer  and  their  God. 
PSALM  25.  (v.  1—11.)  First  Part.  S.  M 

Waiting  for  pardon  and  direction. 

I  LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 
My  trust  is  in  his  namn  : 
Let  not  my  foes,  that  seek  my  blood, 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 
2  Sin  and  the  powers  of  hell 
fersuade  me  to  despair ; 


PSAZJtt  25. 


Lord,  make  me  know  thy  covenant  well- 
That  1  may  'scape  the  snare. 

3  From  gleams  of  dawning  light 

Till  evening  shades  arise, 
For  thy  salvation,  Lord,  I  wait. 
With  ever-longing  eyes. 

4  Remember  all  thy  grace, 

And  lead  me  in  thy  truth  ; 
Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  daysr 
And  follies  of  my  youth. 
6  The  Lord  is  just  and  kind, 

The  meek  shall  learn  his  way  > 
And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods  of  his  grace. 
i>  For  his  own  goodness1  sake 

He  saves  my  soul  from  shame  ; 
He  pardons  (though  my  guilt  be  great; 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 
FSALM   25.  (v.  12—14)  Second  Part.    S.  M 

Divine   instruction. 

WHERE  shall  the  man  be  found 
That  fears  to  offend  his  God  ? 
That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  sound.. 
And  trembles  at  the  rod  ? 
%  The  Lord  shall  make  him  know 
The  secrets  of  his  heart, 
The  wonders  of  his  covenant  showr. 
And  all  his  love  impart. 

3  The  dealings  of  his  power 

Are  truth  and  mercy  still, 
With  such  as  keep  his  covenant  sum  > 
And  love  to  do  his  will. 

4  Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  ease 

Before  their  Maker's  face, 
Their  seed  shall  taste  the  prompts 

In  their  extensive  grace. 
PSALM  25.  (15—22.)  Third  Part.    S.  AC 

Distress  of  soul ;  or,,  backsliding  rjul  desertion. 

MINE  eyes  and  my  desire 
Are  ever  to  the  Lord ; 


PSAIrlVI  26.  **• 


I  love  to  plead  his  promis'd  grace, 

And  rest  upon  his  word. 
Turn,  turr  thee  to  my  soul, 

Bring  thy  salvation  near : 
When  will  thy  hand  assist  my  feet 

To  'scape  the  deadly  snare  ? 
When  shall  the  sovereign  grace 

Of  my  forgiving  God 
Restore  me  from  those  dangerous  wavr 

My  wandering  feet  have  trod  I 
The  tumult  of  my  thoughts 

Doth  but  enlarge  my  wo  5 
My  spirit  languishes,  my  heart 

Is  desolate  and  low. 
With  every  morning  light 

^ly  sorrow  new  begins  ; 
Look  on  my  anguish  and  my  pain, 

And  pardon  all  my  sins. 
PAUSE. 
Behold  the  hosts  of  hell, 

How  cruel  is  their  hate  ! 
Against  my  life  they  rise,  and  join 

Their  fury  with  deceit. 
Oh  keep  my  soul  from  death, 

Nor  put  my  hope  to  shame, 
For  I  have  placed  my  only  trust 

In  my  Rednemer's  name. 
With  humble  faith  I  wait 

To  see  thy  face  again  : 
Of  Israel  it  shall  ne'er  be  said. 

lie  sought  the  Lord  in  vain. 
"  PSALM  26.    L.M. 

Stff-esamination  ;  evidences  of  gric-o * 

"|"UDGE  me  O  Lord.,  and  prove  my  way; 
rip    And  try  my  rein?,  and  try  my  heart  5 
My  faith  upon  thy  promise  stays, 
:Nor  from  thy  law  my  feet  depart 

}  I  hate  to  wall;,  I  hate  to  sit  • 
Wijh  men  of  v-.v  lies  r 


48        ESALIK  27. 

The  scotler  and  the  hypocrite 
Are  the  abhorrence  of  mine  eye?. 

3  Amongst  thy  saints  will  I  appear 
Arrayed  in  robes  of  innocence  ; 
But  when  I  stand  before  thy  bar, 
The  blood  of  Christ  is  my  defence. 

4  I  love  thy  habitation,  Lord, 

The  temple  where  thine  honours  dwell- 
There  shall  I  hear  thy  holy  word, 
And  there  thy  works  of  wonder  tell. 

5  Let  not  my  soul  be  joined  at  last 
With  men  of  treachery  and  blood, 
Since  I  my  days  on  earth  have  past 
Among  the  saints  and  near  my  God. 

PSALM  27-  (v.  1—6.)  First  Part.     C.  Mb, 

The  church  is  our  delight  and    safely. 

THE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 
And  my  salvation  too  ; 
God  is  my  strength,  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires. 

Oh  grant  me  mine  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints. 
The  temples  of  my  God ! 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests. 

And  see  thy  beauty  still, 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  there  inquire  thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appeal . 

There  may  his  children  hide  ; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide.- 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  around, 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. 
PSALM.  27.  (v.O,  9,13,  14.)Secoxd  Part.  G.J 

Prayer  ami  hope. 

SOON  as  I  heard  my  father  say, 
;  Yc  children,  seek  my  trra.ee  ;' 


PSALM  23.  49 


My  heart  replied  without  delay, 

1  111  seek  my  Father's  face.*' 
Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me,  • 

Nor  frown  my  soul  away  ; 
God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 

In  a  distressing  day. 
3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dca;:, 

Leave  me  to  want,  or  die, 
My  God  will  make  my  life  his  care, 

And  all  my  need  supply. 
A   My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 

Had  not  my  soul  believed 
To  sec  thy  grace  provide  relief, 

~Sor  was  my  hopes  deceived. 
;<  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saint- 

And  keep  your  courage  up  ; 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints*. 

And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

PSALM  23.  L.  M. 

God  the  refuge  of  the  afflicted. 

MpO  thee,  O  Lord,  I  raise  my  cries  j 
JL    My  fervent  prayer  in  mercy  hear  ; 

For  ruin  waits  my  trembling  soul, 

If  thou  refuse  a  gracious  car. 
2  V.'hen  suppliant  toward  thy  holy  hill 

I  lift  my  mournful  hands  to  pray. 

Afford  thy  grace,  nor  drive  me  stilly 

"With  impious  hypocrites  away. 
Z  To  sons  of  falsehood,  that  despise 

The  works  and  wonders  of  thy  reign, 

Thy  vengeance  gives  the  due  reward, 

And  sinks  their  souls  to  endless  pain 
i  But  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Whose  mercy  hears  my  mournful  voice : 

My  heart,  that  trusted  in  his  word, 

In  his  salvation  shall  rejoice. 
5  Let  even'  saint  in  sore  distress, 

By  ruth  approach  his  saviour, God; 


50  PSALM  29,30. 

Then  grant,  0  Lord,  thy  pardoning  grace, 
And  feed  thy  church  with  heavenly  food. 
PSALM  29.  L.  M. 

Storm   and  thunder. 

GIVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 
Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power  ; 
Ascribe  due  honours  to  his  name, 
And  his  eternal  might  adore. 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  power  aloud 
Through  every  ocean,  every  land  ; 
Kis  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

3  He  speaks,  and  tempest,  hail  and  wind. 
Lay  the  wide  forest  bare  around ; 
The  fearful  hart,  and  frightful  hind. 
Leap  at  the  terror  of  the  sound. 

\  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his  voice, 
And  lo,  the  stately  cedars  break  ; 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise. 
The  valleys  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  sovereign  on  the  flood, 
The  thunderer  reigns  for  ever  king ; 
But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abode, 
Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

)  In  gentler  language,  there  the  Lord 
The  counsel  ofiiis  grace  imparls  ; 
Amidst  the  raging  storm,  his  word 
Speaks  peace  and  courage  to  our  heart. - 
PSALM  30.  First  Part.    L.  M 

Sickness  healed,  and  sorrows  removed. 

I  WILL  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high  ; 
At  thy  command  diseases  fly ; 

Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 

From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave  ? 
I  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints,  and  prove 

How  large  his  grace,  how  kind  his  love ; 

Let  all  your  powers  rejoice,  and  tract. 

The  wond'rous  records  of  his  grace. 
*  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays  ; 

Hi^ove  is  life  and  length  of  days ; 


PSALM  30,31. 61 

Though  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 
The  morning  star  restores  the  joy. 

PSALM  30.  (v.  0.)  Second  Part.  L.  M, 

Health,  sickness,  and  recovery. 

FIRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright, 
And  I  presumed!  't  would  ne'er  be  night ; 
Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, 
"Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depart."5 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strong, 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long : 
Soon  as  thy  face  began  to  hide, 

My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

3  I  cried  aloud  to  thee,  my  God, 

;t  What  canst  thou  profit  by  my  blood  ? 

"  Deep  in  the  dust  can  I  declare 

■•  Thy  truth,  or  sing  thy  goodness  there ? 

-1  -:  Hear  me,  O  God  of  grace,"  I  said, 
;;  And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead  ;" 
Thy  word  rebuked  the  pains  I  felt, 
Thy  pardoning  love  removed  my  guilt 

J  My  groans,  and  tears,  and  forms  of  wo. 
Are  turned  to  joy  and  praises  now  ; 
I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  the-ground, 
And  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  round. 

9  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame, 

Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  thy  name  :     [heaven 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  through  earth  and 
For  sickness  healed  and  sins  forgiven. 

PSALM 31. (5. 13-19,52,23.)  FirstPart.  CM 

Deiiverance  from  death. 

TO  thee,  O  God  of  truth  and  love. 
My  spirit  1  commit; 
Thou  hast  redeemed  my  soul  from  death, 
And  saved  me  from  the  pit. 
2  Despair  and  comfort,  hope  and  fear, 
Maintained  a  doubtful  strife  ; 
While  sorrow,  pain,  and  sin  conspired 
To  take  away  my  life. 


52  PSAIJMt  SI.  

3  My  time  is  in  thy  hand,  I  cried. 

Though  I  draw  near  the  dust ; 
Thou  art  the  refuge  where  I  hide-, 
The  God  in  whom  I  trust. 

4  O  make  thy  reconciled  face 

Upon  thy  servant  shine, 
And  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
For  I'm  entirely  thine. 
PAUSE, 
j  'Twas  in  my  haste  my  spirit  said, 
I  must  despair  arid  die, 
I  am  cut  off  before  thine  eyes  ; 
But  thou  hast  heard  my  cry. 
Q  Thy  goodness,  how  divinely  free 
How  sweet  thy  smiling:  face 
To  those  that  fear  thy  majesty, 
And  trust  thy  promised  grace  ! 
7  0  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints, 
And  sing  his  praises  loud  ; 
He'll  bend  his  ear  to  your  complaint^ 
And  recompense  the  proud. 

PSALM  31.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 
(7-^33,11—21.) 

Deliverance  from  slander  and  reproach 

MY  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name, 
My  God,  my  heavenly  trust  ; 
Thou  hast  preserved  my  face  from  shames- 
Mine  honour  from  the  dust. 
3  "  My  life  is  spent  with  grief,1'  I  cried, 
"  My  years  consumed  in  groans ; 
"  My  strength  decays,  mine  eyes  are  dried, 
"  And  sorrow  wastes  my  bon 
3  Among  mine  enemies  my  name 
A  proverb  vile  was  grown, 
While  to  my  neighbours  I  became 
Forgotten  and  unknown. 
\  Slander  and  fear  on  every  sid<c 
Sei/jcd  and -beset  me  round, 


PSALM  32,  53 


I  to  thy  throne  of  grace  applied, 

And  speedy  rescue  found. 
PAUSE. 
I  low  great  deliverance  thou  hast  wrought 

Before  the  sons  of  men  ! 
The  lying  lips  to  silence  brought, 

And  made  their  boasting  vain. 
Thy  children  from  the  strife  of  tonguTis 

Shall  thy  pavilion  hide, 
Guard  them  from  infamy  and  wrong?. 

And  crush  the^ons  of  pride. 
Within  the  secret  presence,  Lord, 

Let  me  for  ever  dwell  ; 
No  fenced  city-,  walled  and  barred 

Secures  a  saint  so  well. 

PSALM  32.     S.  BT. 

Forgiveness  of  sins  upon  confessioi: 

OH  blessed  souls  are  they 
Whose  sins  are  cover'd  o^r  ; 
Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 
2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care ; 
Their  lips  and  lives  without  deceit 

Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 
While  I  concealed  my  guilt 

I  felt  the  festering  wound  ; 
Till  I  confess'dmy  sins  to  thee, 

And  ready  pardon  found. 
Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne  ; 
Our  help  intimes  of  deep  distress 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

PSALM  32.     C.  M. 

J'rcc  pardon  and  sincrre  obedience :  or,  confession  and  forglvtnti; 

HOW  blest  the  man  to  whom  his  God 
No  more  imputes  his  rin, 
But  washed  in  the  Redeemer's  bloodj 
Jialb  made  his  garments  clean ! 


54  PSALM  32. 


2  And  blest  beyond  expression  he 

Whose  debts  are  thus  discharged  ; 
While  from  the  guilty  bondage  freCi 
He  feels  his  soul  enlarged. 

3  His  spirit  hates  deceit  and  lies, 

His  words  are  all  sincere : 
He  guards  his  heart,  he  guards  his  eyes, 
To  keep  his  conscience  clear. 

4  WThile  I  my  inward  guilt  supprest, 

No  quiet  could  I  rind  ; 
Thy  wrath  lay  burning  in  my  breast, 
And  racked  my  tortured  mind. 

5  Then  I  confessed  my  troubled  thoughts. 

My  secret  sins  revealed ; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  forgave  my  faults. 

Thy  grace  my  pardon  sealed. 
6'  This  shall  invite  thy  saints  to  pray ; 

When,  like  a  raging  flood, 
Temptations  rise,  our  strength  and  stay 

Is  a  forgiven  God. 

PSALM  32,  First  Part.     L.  M. 

Repentance  and  free  pardon  ;  or  justification  and  sanctificatio: 

LEST  is  the  man,  for  ever  blest, 
Whose  guilt  is  pardoned  by  his  God  : 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confessed 
And  covered  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Before  his  judgment  seat  the  Lord 
No  more  permits  his  crimes  to  rise  ; 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And  not  on  works  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free. 
His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 

With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 
1  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 
That  hides  and  cancels  aij  his  sins ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  all  his  life  appears  and  shines. 


FSAXiSff  32.  33. _65 

PSALM  32.  Second  Part.     L.  M. 

A  guilty  conscience  eased  by  confession  and  pardon . 

JUILE  1  keep  silence  and  conceal 
My  heavy  guilt  within  my  heart, 
What  torments  doth  my  conscience  feel ! 
"What  agonies  of  inward  smart ! 
1  spread  my  sins  before  the  Lord, 
And  all  my  secret  faults  confess ; 
Thy  gospel  speaks  a  pardoning  word. 
Thine  holy  spirit  seals  the  grace. 
For  this  shall  every  humble  soul 
Make  swift  adresses  to  thy  seat ; 
"When  floods  of  huge  temptations  roll 
There  shall  they  lind  a  blest  retreat. 
How  safe  beneath  thy  wings  I  lie, 
"When  days  grow  dark,  and  storms  appear ' 
And  when  1  walk,  thy  watchful  eye 
Shall  guide  me  safe  from  every  snare. 
PSALM  33.  First  Part.    C.  flfc 

Worts  of  creation  and  providence. 

EJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord 
This  work  belongs  to  you  ; 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word, 

How  holy, just,  and  true! 
His  mercy  and  his  righteousness 

Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim  ; 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace. 

Reveal  his  wondrous  name. 
His  word,  with  energy  divine, 

Those  heavenly  arches  spread, 
Bade  starry  hosts  around  them  shine 

And  light  the  heavens  pervade. 
He  taught  the  swelling  waves  to  flow 

To  their  appointed  deep  ; 
Bade  raging  seas  their  limits  know, 

And  still  their  station  keep. 
Ye  tenants  of  the  spacious  earth, 

With  fear  before  him  stand  ; 
He  spake,  and  Nature  took  its  birth, 

And  rests  on  his  command. 


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0  He  scorns  the  angry  nations'  rage, 
And  brakes  their  vain  designs  ; 
His  counsel  stands  through  every  age^ 
And  in  full  glory  shines. 
PSALM  33.  Second  Part.  C.  W 

Creatures  vain,  and  God  all-sufficient. 

BLEST  is  the  nation  where  the  Lord 
Hath  fixed  his  gracious  throne  ; 
Where  he  reveals  his  heavenly  word. 
And  calls  their  tribes  his  own. 

2  His  eye,  with  infinite  survey, 

Does  the  whole  world  behold  ; 
He  form'd  us  all  of  equal  clay, 
And  knows  our  feeble  mould. 

3  Kings  are  not  rescued  by  the  force  . 

Of  armies  from  the  grave  ; 
Nor  speed  nor  courage  of  a  horse 
Can  his  bold  rider  save. 
t  Vain  is  the  strength  of  beasts  or  men. 
Nor  springs  our  safety  thence  ; 
But  holy  souls  from  God  obtain 
A  strong  and  sure  defence. 
5  God  is  their  fear,  and  God  their  trust ; 
When  plagues  or  famine  spread. 
His  watchful  eye  secures  the  just, 
Among  ten  thousand  dead. 
0  Lord,  let  our  hearts  in  thee  rejoice, 
And  bless-  us  from  thy  throne  ; 
For  we  have  made  thy  won\  our  choice. 
And  trust  thy  grace  alone. 
PSALM  33.   As  the  113th  Psalm   First  Pah 

Works  of  creation  and  proviue/KR, 

\TFj  holy  souls,  in  God  rejoice, 
_    Your  Maker's  praise  becomes  your  voice 
Great  is  your  theme,  your  songs  be  new : 
Sing  of   his  name,  his  word,  ffig  Ways, 
Hi*  works  of  nature  and  of  grace, 
Flow  wise  arrd  holy,  just  and  fcrae  ! 


PSALM  33. ^  57 

Behold,  to  earth's  remotest  ends 

His  goodness  flows,  his  truth  extends  ; 

His  power  the  heavenly  arches  spread: 
His  word,  with.energy  divine, 
Bade  starry  hosts  around  them  shine, 

And  light  the  circling  heavens  pervade 
His  hand  collects  the  flowing  seas  ; 
Those  watery  treasures  know  their  place. 

And  fill  the  store-house  of  the  deep  : 
He  spake,  and  gave  all  nature  birth  ; 
And  tires,  and  seas,  and  heaven,  and  earth. 

Ills  everlasting  orders  keep. 
Let  mortals  tremble  and  adore 
A  God  of  such  resistless  power, 

Nor  dare  indulge  their  feeble  rage : 
Vain  are  your  thoughts,  and  weak  your  hands. 
But  his  eternal  counsel  stands, 

And  rules  the  world  from  age -to  age. 
*SA1M  33.  As  the  1 1 3th  Psalm.  Second  Part. 

Creatures  vain,  and  God  all  sufficient 

Oil  happy  nation,  where  the  Lord 
Reveals  the  treasure  of  his  word 

And  builds  his  church,  his  earthly  throne  ! 
His  eye  the  heathen  world  surveys, 
lie  formed  their  hearts,  he  knows  their  ways. 

But  God  their  maker  is  unknown. 
Let  kings  rely  upon  their  host, 
And  of  his  strength  the  champion  boast* 

In  vain  they  boast,  in  vain  rely  ; 
In  vain  we  trust  ihe  brutal  forces 
<  'r  speed  or  courage  of  a  horse. 

To  guard  his  rider  or  to  fly. 
The  arm  of  our  almighty  Lord 
Doth  more  secure  defence  afford, 

When  deaths  or  dangers  threatening  stall 
Thy  watchful  eye  preserves  the  just, 
"Who  make  thy  name  their  fear  and  trust. 

When  wars  or  famine  wa-te  the  land 
In  sickness,  or  the  bloody  field* 
Our  ?rru*  nhv^ician  and  ov.r  shield 


58 PSALM  34.  34. 

Shall  send  salvation  from  his  throne ; 
We  wait  to  see  thy  goodness  shine  ; 
Let  us  rejoice  in  help  divine, 

For  all  our  hope  is  God  alone. 
PSALM  34.  First  Part.     L.   JVi. 

God's  care  of  the  saints ;  or,  deliverance  by  prayer. 

LORD,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days, 
Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue  ; 
My  soul  shall  glory  in  thy  grace, 
While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 
'2  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
Let  every  heart  exalt  his  name  ; 
1  sought  the  eternal  God,  and  he 
Has  not  exposed  my  hope  to  shame. 

3  I  told  him  all  my  secret  grief, 

My  secret  groaning  reached  his  ears ; 
He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief, 
And  calmed  the  tumult  of  my  fears. 

4  To  him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes, 
With  heavenly  joy  their  faces  shine, 
A  beam  of  mercy  from  the  skies 
Fills  them  with  light  and  love  divine* 

.'5  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 
Around  the  men  that  serve  the  Lord ; 
Oh  fear  and  love  him,  all  his  saints, 
Taste  of  his  grace,  and  trust  his  word. 

G  The  wild  young  lions,  pinched  with  pain 
And  hunger,  roar  through  all  the  wood  : 
But  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  vain, 
Nor  want  supplies  of  real  good. 
PSALM  34.  (v.  1 1—22.)  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Religions  education   ;  or,  instructions  of  piety. 

CHILDREN,  in  years  and  knowledge  young 
Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents' joy' 
1  Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue, 

Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 
2  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state, 
Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  wart, 
Vour  lips  from  slander  and  deceit-., * 


PSALM  34. 5$ 

J  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  saints, 

His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries  ; 

He  sets  his  frowning  face  against 

The  sons  of  violence  and  lies. 
4  To  humble  souls  ard  broken  hearts 

God  with  his  grace  is  ever  nigh  : 

Pardon  and  hope  his  love  imparts 

When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie.. 
.5  He  tells  theii  tears,  he  counts  their  groans,. 

His  Son  redeems  their  souls  from  death : 

His  spirit  heals  their  broken  bones, 

His  praise  employs  their  tuneful  breath. 

PSALM    34.  (v.'l— -10.)  First  Part.  C.  II. 

Prayer  and  praise  for  eminent  deliverance, 

y  'LL  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day  : 

1  How  good  are  all  his  ways  ! 

Ye  humble  souls  that  use  to  pray, 
Come  help  my  lips  to  praise. 

2  Sing  to  the  honour  of  his  name, 

How  a  poor  sufferer  cried, 
^sor  was  his  hope  exposed  to  shame, 
Nor  was  his  suit  denied. 

3  When  threatening  sorrows  round  me  stood. 

And  endless  fears  arose, 
Like  the  loud  billows  of  a  flood, 

Redoubling  all  my  woes, 
;  I  told  the  Lord  my  sore  distress, 

With  heavy  groans  and  tears ; 
He  gave  my  sharpest  torments  case. 

And  silenced  all  my  fears. 
PAUSE. 
[Oh  sinners,  come  and  taste  his  love. 

Come  learn  his  pleasant  ways, 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove 

The  sweetness  of  his  grace. 
He  bids  his  angels  pitch  their  tents 

Round  where  his  children  dwell, 
What  ills  their  heavenly  care  prevents. 

>~o  earthly  tongue  can  tell.] 


SO  gSALM34,  35. 

7  [Oh  love  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his  ; 

His  eye  regard's  the  just : 
How  richly  blessed  their  portion  is 
Who  make  the  Lord  their  trust ! 

8  Young  lions,  pinched  with  hunger,  roar 

And  famish  in  the  wood : 
But  God  supplies  his  holy  poor 

With  every  needful  good.] 
PSALM  34.(11—22.)  Second  Part.   C.  M, 

Exhortation  to  peace  and  holiness 

COME,  children,  learn  to  fear  the  Lord, 
And,  that  your  days  be  long, 
Let  not  a  false  or  spiteful  word 
Be  found  upon  your  tongue. 
3  Depart  from  mischief,  practice  love, 
Pursue  the  works  of  peace  ; 
So  shall  the  Lord  your  ways  approves. 
And  set  your  soul  at  ease. 

3  His  eyes  awake  to  award  the  just, 

His  ears  attend  their  cry, 
When  broken  spirits  dwell  in  dust, 
The  God  of  grace  is  nigh. 

4  What  though  the  sorrows  here  they  tasi< 

Are  sharp  and  tedious  too, 
The  Lord  who  saves  them  all  at  last, 
Is  their  supporter  now. 

5  Evil  shall  smite  the  wicked  dead, 

But  God  secures  his  own, 
Prevents  the  mischief  when  they  slide. 
Or  heals  the  broken  bone. 
-7  When  desolation  like  a  flood, 
O'er  the  proud  sinner  rolls, 
Saints  find  a  refuge  in  their  God, 
For  he  redeemed  their  souls. 

PSALM  35.  (v.  12,  13,  14.)  C.  M. 

Lave  to  enemies  ;  or,  ihe  love  of  Christ  to  slnncjj  Typified 
Oavid 


B 


EHOLD  the  love,  the  generous  love: 
That  holy  David  shows ; 


PSALM  36.  51 


Behold  his  kind  compassion  move 

For  his  afflicted  foes  ! 
When  they  are  sick  his  sonl  complains, 

And  seems  to  feel  the  smart ; 
The  spirit  of  the  gospel  reigns, 
And  melts  his  pious  heart. 
->  How  did  his  flowing  tears  condole 
As  for  a  brother  dead  ! 
And  fasting  mortified  his  soul, 
While  for  their  life  he  prayed. 
i  They  groaned  and  cursed  him  on  their  bed;j 
Yet  still  he  pleads  and  mourns ; 
And  double  blessings  on  his  head 
The  righteous  God  returns. 
~>  Oh  glorious  type  of  heavenly  grace  ! 
Thus  Christ  the  Lord  appears  ; 
While  sinners  curse,  the  Saviour  prays, 
And  pities  them  with  tears. 
3  He,  the  true  David,  Israel's  King, 
Blessed  and  beloved  of  God, 
To  save  us  rebels, -dead  in  sin, 
Paid  his  own  dearest  blood. 

PSALM  36.  (5—9.)   ;  L.  M. 

Tjie  perfections  and  providence  of  Cod  ;  or,  general  pVovuf^c 
and  special  grace. 

HIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 
Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines  ; 

Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 

That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 
'2  For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep, 

Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands, 

Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large, 

Both  man  and  beast  thy  bounty  shares 

The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 

But  saints  are  thy  peculiar  care. 
\  My  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace  ! 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs  ; 


62 PSALM  36. 

The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

5"  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast : 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows,  ¥ 

And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

G  Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free, 
Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord: 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

PSALM  36.  (1,2,  5,  6,  7,  9.)  C.  M. 

Practical  atheism  exposed  ;  or,  the  being  and  attributes  of  God  assert 

WHILE  men  grow  bold  in  wicked  ways, 
And  yet  a  God  they  own, 
My  heart  within  me  often  says, 

"  Their  thoughts  believe  there's  none." 
3  Their  thoughts  and  ways  at  once  declare 
(Whate'er  their  lips  profess) 
God  hath  no  wrath  for  them  to  fear, 
Nor  will  they  seek  his  grace. 

3  What  strange  self-flattery  blinds  their  eyes  I 

But  there's  a  hastening  hour, 
When  they  shall  see  with  sore  surprise 
The  terrors  of  thy  power. 

4  Thy  justice  shall  maintain  its  throne, 

Though  mountains  melt  away ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  world  unknown  : 
A  deep,  unfathomed  sea. 

5  Above  the  heavens  created  rounds, 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  extend ; 
Thy  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bounds 
Where  time  and  nature  end. 

0  Safety  to  men  thy  goodness  brings. 

Nor  overlooks  the  best ; 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 

Thy  children  choose  to  rest. 
7  [From  thee,  when  creature  streams  run  low, 

And  mortal  comforts  die. 


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Perpetual  springs  of  life  shall  flow, 

And  raise  our  pleasures  high. 
Though  all  created  light  decay, 

And  death  close  up  our  eyes, 
Thy  presence  makes  eternal  day 

"Where  clouds  can  never  rise.] 

PSALM  3G.  (1—7.)  S.  M. 

The  wickedness  of  man,  and  the  majesty  of  God  ;  or,  practical  atheism 
exposed. 

WHEN  man  grows  bold  in  sin. 
My  heart  within  me  cries, 
'  He  hath  no  faith  of  God  within, 

t:  Nor  fear  before  his  eyes." 
2  [He  walks  a  while  concealed 

In  a  self-flattering  dream, 
Till  his  dark  crimes  at  once  revealed. 

Expose  his  hateful  name.] 
His  heart  is  false  and  foul, 

His  words  are  smooth  and  fair ; 
Wisdom  is  banished  from  his  soul^ 

And  leaves  no  goodness  there. 
He  plots  upon  his  bed 

New  mischiefs  to  fulfil ; 
He  sets  his  heart,  his  hand,  and  heac!, 

To  practice  all  that's  ill. 
But  there's  dreadful  God, 

Though  men  renounce  his  fe^.r\ 
His  justice  hid  behind  a  cloud, 

Shall  one  great  day  appear. 
His  truth  transcends  the  sky, 

In  heaven  his  mercies  dwell ; 
Deep  as  the  sea  his  judgments  lie, 

His  anger  burns  to  hell. 
How  excellent  his  love, 

Whence  all  our  safety  spring  1 
Oh  never  let  my  soul  remove 

From  underneath  his  wing?. 


64 PSALM  3S. 

PSALM  37.  (1—15.)  First  Part.  C.  M. 

The  cure  of  envy,  fretfulncss  and  unbelief ;  or,  the  rewards  of  the  right, 
cous  and  the  wicked  •,  or  the  world's  hatred,  and  the  saints'  putienc^ 

WHY  should  I  vex  my  soul,  and  fret 
To  see  the  wicked  rise  ? 
Or  envysinners,  waxing  great 
By  violence  and  lies  ? 
9  As  flow'ry  grass  cut  down  at  noon. 
Before  the  evening  fades, 
So  shall  their  glories  vanish  soon,. 
In  everlasting  shades. 

3  Then  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust 

And  practice  all  that's  good  ; 
So  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just, 
And  he'll  provide  me  food. 

4  I  to  my  God  my  ways  commit, 

And  cheerful  wait  his  -will ; 
Thy  hand  which  guides  my  doubtful  let  i. 
Shall  my  desires  fulfil. 

5  Mine  innocence  shalt  thou  display, 

And  make  thy  judgments  known. 
Fair  as  the  light  of  dawning  day,    - 
And  glorious  as  the  noon. 
G  The  meek  at  last  the  earth  posses?. 
And  are  the  heirs  of  heaven  ; 
True  riches  with  abundant  peace 
To  humble  souls  are  given. 
PAUSE. 
1  Rest  in  the  Lord  and  keep  his  way. 
Nor  let  your  anger  rise, 
Though  providence  should  loi3g  delay 
To  punish  haughty  vice. 
3  Let  sinners  join  to  brake  your  peace- 
And  plot  and  rage  and  foam  ; 
The  Lord  derides  them,  for  he  sees 
Their  day  of  vengeance  come. 
£1  They  have  drawn  out  the  threatening  swore 
Have  bent  the  murderous  bow,  . 
To- slay  the  men  that  fear  the  Lord,. 
And  bring  the  righteolis  low. 


PSALM  37.  65 


0  My  God  shall  break  their  hows,  and  burn 
Their  persecuting  darts, 
Shall  their  own  swords  against  them  turn, 
And  pierce  their  stubborn  hearts. 
PSALM  37.  Second  Part.  C.  M, 
(IS,  21,  ?G,—  31.) 

Chatty  to  the  poor ;  or,  religion  in  words  and  detd  ' 

HY  do  the  wealthy  wicked  boast, 
And  grow  profanely  bold  ? 
The  meanest  portion  of  the  just 
Excels  the  sinner's  gold. 
j  The  wicked  borrows  of  his  friends. 
But  ne'er  designs  to  pay  ; 
The  saint  is  merciful  and  lends, 
Nor  turns  the  poor  away. 
)  His  alms  with  liberal  heart  he  gives 
Amongst  the  sons  of  need  ; 

memory  to  Ions  ages  lives, 
And  blessed  is  his  seed. 
'   His  lips  abhor  to  talk  profane, 
To  slander  or  defraud  ; 

ready  tongue  declares  to  men 
What  he  has  learned  of  God, 
■  The  law  and  gospel  of  the  Lord 
Deep  in  his  heart  abide; 
Led  by  the  Spirit  and  the  word. 
Ills  feet  shall  never  slide. 
6  When  sinners  fall,  the  righteous  standi 
Preserved  from  every  snare  ; 
They  shall  possess  the  promised  land. 

And  dwell  forever  there. 
PSALM  37.  (23— 37J  Third  Part.  C.  V 

The  wny  a;,;!  end  of  the  righteous  and  the  wi 

MY  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 
Are  ordered  by  thy  will; 
Though  they  should  fall  they  rise  again-. 

Thy  hand  supports  them  "still. 
The  Lord  delights  to  see  their  ways, 
fheir  virtue  he  approve^ ; 


66 PSA&IME  38. 

He'll  ne'er  deprive  them  of  his  grace, 
Nor  leave  the  man  he  loves. 

3  The  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs, 

Their  portion  and  their  home  ; 
He  feasts  them  now,  and  makes  them  heirs 
Of  blessings  long  to  come. 

4  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  men, 

Nor  fear  when  tyrants  frown  ; 
Ye  shall  confess  their  pride  was  vain, 
When  justice  casts  them  down. 
PAUSE. 

5  The  haughty  sinner  have  I  seen, 

Not  fearing  man  nor  God, 
Like  a  tall  bay- tree,  fair  and  green, 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad. 
G  And  le,  he  vanished  from  the  ground. 
Destroyed  by  hands  unseen  ; 
Nor  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  found 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 
7  But  mark  the  man  of  righteousness, 
His  sveral  steps  attend  : 
True  pleasure  runs  through  all  his  ways 
And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

PSALM  38.  C.  M. 

QuiUt  of  conscience  and  relief;  or,  repentance  and  prayrr  fot  r 
.and  health. 

4   MIDST  thy  wrath  remember  love. 
..Z"3L   Restore  thy  servant.  Lord  ; 
Nor  let  a  father's  chastening  prove 
Like  an  avenger's  sword. 
'2  Thine  arrows  stick  within  thy  heart, 
My  flesh  is  sorely  prcst ; 
Between  the  sorrow  and  the  smart 
My  spirit  finds  no  rest. 

3  My  sins  a  heavy  load  appear. 

And  o"er  my  head  are  gone  ; 
Too  heavy  they  for  me  to  bear. 
Too  hard  for  me  to  atone. 

4  My  thoughts  are  like  a  troubled  sea 

That  sinks  my  comforts  down: 


PSALIVI  39. 67 

And  I  gow  mourning  all  the  day 
Beneath  my  Father's  frown 
j  Lord,  I  am  weakened  and  dismayed, 
None  of  my  powers  are  whole  ; 
My  wounds  with  piercing  anguish  bleed. 
The  anguish  of  my  soul. 
6  All  my  desires  to  thee  are  known, 
Thine  eye  counts  every  tear, 
And  every  sigh  and  every  groan 
Is  noticed  by  thine  ear. 
»7  Thou  art  my  God,  my  only  hope  ; 
My  God  will  hear  my  cry, 
31  v  God  will  bear  my  spirit  up 
When  Satan  bids  me  die. 
')  My  foes  rejoice  whene'er  I  slide. 
To  see  my  virtue  fail ; 
They  raise  their  pleasure  and  their  pride 
Whene'er  their  wiles  prevail. 
•9  But  I'll  confess  my  guilty  ways, 
And  grieve  for  all  my  sin  ; 
I'll  mourn  how  weak  the  seeds  of  grace, 
And  beg  support  divine. 
10  My  God,  forgive  my  follies  past 
And  be  for  ever  ni^h  ; 
0  Lord  of  my  salvation  haste, 

Before  thy  servant  die  ; 
PSALM  39.  (1,2,  3.)  First  Part.  C.  M. 

Watchfulness  over  the  toncue ;  or,  prudence  an1 

THUS  I  resolved  before  the  Lord, 
;;  Now  will  I  watch  my  tongue, 
"  Lest  I  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 
"  Or  do  my  neighbour  wrong." 
2  Whene'er  constrained  awhile  to 
With  men  of  lives  profane, 
Pi! set  a  double  guard  that  day, 
r  let  my  talk  be  vain. 
9  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 
The  pious  thoughts  I  feel, 
Lest  scoffers  should  the  occasion  take    • 
To  mock  my  holy  zeal. 


68  P5AX.M  35. 


4  Yet  if  some  proper  hour  appear, 
I'll  "not  be  overawed, 
But  let  the  scoffing  sinners  hear 
That  we  can  speak  for  God. 

PSALM  39.(4,  5,6,  7.)  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

The  vanity  of  man  as  mortal. 

TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days. 
Thou  maker  of  my  frame  ; 
1  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 
2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast. 
An  inch  or  two  of  time  : 
Tvlanis  but  vanity  and  dust 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 
*3  Sec  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move 
Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain : 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love. 
But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 
- 1  Some  walk  in  honour's  gaudy  show, 
Some  dig  for  golden  ore, 
They  toil  for  heirs  they  know  not  wh,o 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 
,5  What  should  I  wish  and  wait  for  then. 
From  creatures,  earth  aud  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 
■i>  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 
My  fond  desire  recall  ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 
PSALM  39.   (9— 13.)  Third  Part.   Q'M 

Sick  bod  devotion  ,  or,  pleading  without  rcniuinp. 

g^i  OD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down. 
\JK  Behold  the  pains  I  feel; 
But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne, 

"fror  dare  dispute  thy  will. 
2  Diseases  arc  thy  servants,  Lord, 

They  come  at  thy  command  i 


PSALM  40.  6S 


HI  not  attempt  a  murmuring  word 
-Against  thy  chastening  hand. 
J  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries, 
Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes  : 
Mv  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies. 
Through  thy  repealed  strokes. 
-i   Crushed  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 
We  moulder  to  the  dust ; 
Our  fceble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand., 
And  all  our  beauty's  lost. 
-j  I'm  but  a  stranger  here  below, 
. '.    all  'my  fathers  were  ; 
v  I  be  well  prepared  to  go, 
When  I  the  summons  hear. 
.'  Eut  if  my  life  be  spared  awhile, 
Before  my  last  remove, 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still. 
And  I'll  declare  thy  love, 

PSALM  40.  First  Part.  C.  JM. 
(1,2,3,5,17.) 

Dg  of  deliverance  from  great  distress. 

[WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord, 
lie  bowed  to  hear  my  cry  ; 
lie  sawtnc  resting  on  his  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 
J  He  raised  me  from  a  horrid  pit, 
Where  mourning  long  I  lay, 
And  from  my  bonds  released  my  feet 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 
j  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 
And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
In  a  new  thankful  song. 
}•  I'll  spread  his  works  of  grace  abroad  ; 
The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear, 
And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fear. 
I  How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love! 
Thy  mercicf.  Lord  how  great  i 


70  PSAI.I&  40. 


We  have  not  words  nor  hours  enough 

Their  numbers  to  repeat. 
When  Fm  afflicted,  poor  and  low, 

And  light  and  peace  depart, 
My  God  beholds  my  heavy  wo, 

And  bears  me  on  his  heart 

PSALM  40.  (6—9.)  Second  Part.       C  M 

The  incarnation  and  sacrifice  of  Christ. 

THUS  saith  the  Lord,  "Your  work  is  vain, 
Give  your  burnt-offerings  o'er, 
"  In  dying  goats  and  bullocks  slain, 
My  soul  delights  no  more.'1 
C2  Then  spake  the  Saviour,  "  Lo,  I'm  here 
"My  God,  to  do  thy  will  ; 
"  Whate'er  thy  sacred  books  declare 
"  Thy  servant  shall  fulfil. 

3  "  Thy  law  is  ever  in  my  sight, 

"  1  keep  it  near  my  heart  ; 
"  Mine  eyes  are  opened  with  delight 
"  To  what  thy  lips  impart.1' 

4  And  see  the  blest  Redeemer  comes, 

The  eternal  Son  appears, 
And  at  ihe  appointed  time  assumes 
The  body  God  prepares. 

5  Much  he  revealed  his  father's  grace, 

And  much  his  truth  he  showed, 
And  preached  the  way  of  righteous 
Whence  great  assemblies  stood. 
S  His  Father's  honour  touched  hts  heart. 
He  pitied  sinners'  cries, 
And  to  fulfil  a  Saviour's  part 
Was  made  a  sacrifice. 

PAUSE. 
7  No  blood  of  beasts  on  alters  shed 
Could  wash  the  conscience  clean, 
But  the  rich  sacrifice  he  paid 
Atones  for  all  our  sin. 
3  Then  was  the  grea*  salvation  spread* 
And  Satan's  kingdom  shook  ; 


PSALM  SO,  41.  71 

Thus  by  the  woman's  promised  seed 
The  serpent's  head  was  broke. 

PSALM  40.  (5—10.)  L.  M. 

Christ  our  sacrifice. 

THE  wonders.  Lord,  thy  love  has  wrought, 
Exceeds  our  praise,  surmounts  our  thought. 
Should  I  attempt  the  long  detail, 
My  speech  would  faint,  my  numbers  fail. 

2  No  blood  of  beasts  on  altars  spilt, 

Can  cleanse  the  soul*  of  men  from  guilt ; 
But  thou  hast  set  before  our  eyes 
An  all-sufficient  sacrifice. 

3  Lo  !  thine  eternal  Son  appears, 
To  thy  designs  he  bows  his  ears  \ 
Assumes  a  body  well  prepared, 
And  well  perforins  a  work  so  hard. 

!  "  Behold  I  come,"  the  Saviour  cries, 
With  love  and  duty  in  his  eyes; 
"  I  come  to  bear  the  heavy  load 
"  Of  sins,  and  do  thy  will,  my  God. 
11  JTis  written  in  thy  great  decree, 
(i  JTis  in  thy  book  foretold  of  me, 
"  1  must  fulfill  the  Saviour's  part, 
;<  And  lo  !  thy  law  is  in  mine  heart, 

"'111  magnify  thy  holy  law, 
"  And  rebels  to  obedience  draw; 
'« When  on  my  cross  I'm  lifted  high, 
"  Or  to  my  crown  above  the  sky. 

u  The  spirit  shall  descend,  and  show 
••'  What  thou  hast  done,  and  what  I  do  : 
cc  The  wondering  world  shall  learn  thy  grace, 
,:And  all  creation  tune  thy  praise." 

PSALM  41.  (1,  2,3.)  L.  M. 

Charity  to  the  poor ;  or,  pity  to  the  afflicted. 

LEST  is  the  man  whose  breast  can  move, 
And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor; 
Whose  soul,  by  sympathizing  love, 
Feels  what  his  fellow  saints  endure 


y&      PSAZrM  4& 

2  His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief 
More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do  ; 
lie,  in  the  time  of  general  grief, 
Shall  find  the  Lord  has  mercy  toQ. 

')  His  soul  shall  live   secure  on  earth, 
With  secret  blessings  on  his  head, 
When  drought,  and  pestilence,  and  death 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 

God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiven, 
Will  save  him  with  a  healing  touch, 
Or  take  his  willing  soul  to  heaven. 
PSALM  42.  (1—9.)  First  Part.   &  Mi 

Desertion  and  hope ;  or,  complaint  of  absence  from  public  worsWa. 

WITH  earnest  longings  of  the  mind, 
My  God,  to  thee  I  look  ; 
So  pants  the  hunted  hart  to  find 
And  taste  the  cooling  brook. 

2  When  shall  I  see   thy  courts  of  grnco, 

And  meet  my  God  again  ? 
So  long  an  absence  from  thy  face 
My  heart  endures  with  pain. 

3  Temptations  vex  my  weary  soul. 

And  tears  are  my  repast 
The  foe  insults  without  control, 
And  wherc's  your  God  at  last  ? 

4  'Tis  with  a  mournful  pleasure  hew 

I  think  on  ancient  days  : 
Then  to  thy  house  did  numbers  go. 

And  all  our  work  was  praise. 
5j  But  why,  my  soul,  sink  down  so  -far. 

Beneath  this  heavy  load  ? 
My  spirits,  why  indulge  despair, 

And  sin  against  my  God  ? 
;T  Hope  in  the  Lord,  whose  mighty  ban/; 

Can  all  thy  woes  remove; 
For  I  shall  yet  before  himstanck 

And  sing  restoring  love. 


PSAZiSS  42,  43-  75 


PSALM  42.  (6—11.0  Second  Part.  L.  I\I 

.•.eho'.y  thoughts  reproved-,  or,  hope  in  affliction. 

MY  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord, 
But  I  will  call  thy  name  to  mind. 
And  times  of  past  distress  record, 
When  [  have  found  my  God  was  kind. 
Huge  troubles  with  tumultuous  noise, 
Swell  like  a  sea,  and  round  me  spread ; 
The  rising  waves  drown  all  my  joys, 
And  roll  tremendous  o'er  my  head. 
Yet  will  the  Lord  command  his  love, 
When  I  address  his  throne  by  day, 
Nor  in  the  nicrht  his  grace  remove  ; 
The  night  shall  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 
1*11  cast  myself  before  his  feet, 
And  say,  tc  My  God,  my  heavenly  rock. 
"  Why  doth  thy  love  so  long  forget 
"The  soul  that  groans  beneath  thy  stroke?' 
I'll  chide  my  heart,  that  sinks  so  low  ; 
Why  should  my  soul  indulge  her  grief? 
Hope  in  the  Lord,  and  praise  him  too  ; 
He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 
My  God,  my  most  exceeding  joy, 
Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still, 
Thy  word  shall  my  best  thoughts  employ > 
And  lead  me  to  thine  heavenly  hill. 

PSALM  43.   C.  M. 

ty.in  divine  protection.  , 

JUDGE  me,  0  God,  and  plead  my  cause 
Against  a  sinful  race'; 
From  vile  oppression  and  deceit 

Secure  me  by  thy  grace. 
On  thee  my  steadfast  hope  depends. 

And  am  I  left  to  mourn  ? 
To  sink  in  sorrows,  and  in  vain 

Implore  thy  kind  return  ? 
Oh  send  thy  light  to  guide  my  feet, , 
Vnd  bid  thy  truth  appears 


74  PSALM  44. 


Conduct  me  to  thy  holy  hill, 
To  taste  thy  mercies  there. 

4  Then  to  thy  altar.  0  my  God, 

My  joyful  feet  shall  rise, 
And  my  triumphant  song  shall  praise 
The  God  that  rules  the  skies. 

5  Sink  not,  my  soul,  beneath  thy  fear, 

Nor  ield  to  weak  despair  ; 
For  I  shall  live  to  praise  the  Lord, 

And  bless  ihs  guardian  care. 
PSALM  .44.   (1,  2,  3,  8,  15—26,)  C.  M. 

The  church's  complaint  in  persecution. 

LORD,  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old. 
Thy  works  of  power  and  grace, 
When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told 
The  wonders  of  their  days. 

2  They  saw  the  beauteous  churches  rise, 

The  spreading  gospel  run  ; 
While  light  and  glory  from  the  skies 
Through  all  their  temples  shone. 

3  In  God  they  boasted  all  the  day, 

And  in  a  cheerful  throng 
Did, thousands  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 
And  grace  was  all  their  song. 

4  But  now  our  souls  are  seized  with  sharr.r 

Confusion  fills  our  face, 
To  hear  the  enemy  blaspheme, 
And  fools  reproach  thy  grace. 

5  Yet  have  we  not  forgot  our  God, 

Nor  falsely  dealt  with  heaven, 
Nor  have  our  steps  declined  the  road 
Of  duty  thou  hast  given  ; 

6  Though  dragons  all  around  us  roar 

With  their  destructive  breath, 
And  thine  own  hand  has  bruised  us  sore, 
Hard  by  the  gates  of  death. 
PAUSE. 

7  We  are  exposed  all  day  to  die. 

As  martyrs  for  thy  name  ; 


PSALM    45.  75 


As  sheep  for  slaughter  bound  we  lie, 
And  wait  the  kindling  flame. 

Awake,  arise,  almighty  Lord, 
Why  sleeps  thy  wonted  grace  ? 

Why  should  wc  seem  like  men  abhorred 
Or  banished  from  thy  face  ? 

Wilt  thou  for  ever  cast  us 'off, 


For  ever  hide  thine  heavenly  love 
From  our  afflicted  eyes? 
LO  Down  to  the  dust  our  soul  is  bowed; 
And  dies  upon  the  ground  ; 
Itise  for  our  help,  rebuke  the  proud. 
And  all  their  powers  confound. 
1  Redeem  us  from  perpetual  shame, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God  ; 
We  plead  the  honours  of  thy  name, 
The  merits  of  thy  blood. 

PSALM  4...  S.  M. 

lie  L'lory  of  Christ,  the  success  of  the  gospel,  and  the  gentile  church* 

Y  Saviour  and  my  King, 
Thy  beauties  arc  divine; 
Thy  lips  with  blessings  overflow, 

And  every  grace  is  thine. 
Now  make  tin  glory  known, 
Gird  on  thy  dreadful  sword, 
And  rise  in  majesty  to  spread 

The  conquests  of  tiiy  word. 
Strike  through  thy  stubborn  foes, 

Or  make  their  hearts  obey, 
While  justice,  meekness,  grace  and  truth, 

Attend  thy  glorious  wa\ . 
Thy  laws,  0  God,  are  right, 

Thy  throne  shall  ever  stand  : 
And  thy  victorious  gospel  prove 

A  sceptre  in  thy  hand. 
[Thy  Father  and  thy  God    . 

Hath,  without  measure,  shed 
His  Spirit,  like  a  grateful  oil 
To  anoint  thy  sacred  head.] 


76  PSAX.M  45. 


3  [Behold  at  thy  right  hand 

The  Gentile  church  is  seen, 
A  heauteous  bride  in  rich  attire, 
And  princes  guard  the  queen.] 

1  Fair  bride,  receive  his  love, 

Forget  thy  father's  house  ; 
Forsake  thy  gods,  thy  idol  god^, 
And  pay  the  Lord  thy  vows. 
3  O  let  thv  God  and  Kins; 

Thy  sweetest  thoughts  employ  : 
Thy  children  shall  his  honour  sing, 
And  taste  the  heavenly  joy. 

PSALM  45.     C.  M. 

The  personal  glories  and  government  of  Christ, 

I'LL  speak  the  honours  of  my  King, 
His  form  divinely  fair ; 
None  of  the  sons  of  mortal  race 
May  with  the  Lord  compare. 

2  Sweet  is  thy  speech,  and  heavenly  grace 

Upon  thy  lips  is  shed  ; 
Thy  God,  with  blessings  infinite, 
Hath  crowned  thy  sacred  head. 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  victorious  Prince, 

Ride  with  majestic  sway  : 
Thy  terror  shall  strike  through  thy  foes, 
And  make  the  world  obey. 

4  Thy  throne,  O  God,  for  ever  stands. 

Thy  word  of  grace  shall  prove 
A  peaceful  sceptre  in  thy  hands, 
To  rule  thy  saints  by  love, 
j  Justice  and  truth  attend  thee  still, 
But  mercy  is  thy  choice  ; 
And  God,  thy  God,  thy  soul  shall  111  I 
With  most  peculiar  joys. 
PSALM  45.     First  Part.     L.  M. 

The  glory  of  Christ,  and  the  power  of  his  gospel. 

I^TOW  be  my  heart  inspired  to  sing 
L  il    The  glories  of  my  Saviour  King, 
Jesus  the  Lord  ;  how  heavenly  fair 
His  form!  how  bright  his  beauties  are  ! 


PSALM  45.  77 


2  ( >'<  r  rill  the  sons  of  human  rac< 
He  shines  with  farsuperior  grace  ; 
Love  from  his  lips  divir.jly  flows, 
And  blessings  all  his  state  compose. 

ess  thee  in  arms,  most  mighty  Loi 
<  rird  on  the  terror  of  |^iy  sword  : 
In  majesty  and  gjcry  ride 
With  truth  and  meekness  on  thy  side. 

1  Thine  anger,  like  a  pointed  dart, 
Shall  pierce  the  foes  of  stubborn  heart : 
Or  words  of  mercy,  kind  and  sw< 
Shall  melt  the  rebels  at  thy  feet. 

5  Thy  throne,  O  God,  for  ever  stands. 

ce  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands  : 
Thy  laws  and  works  are  just  and  right, 
But  grace  and  justice  thy  delight. 

6  God,  thine  own  God,  has  richly  shed 
His  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head  ; 
And  with  his  sacred  Spirit  blest 
His  first  born  Son  above  the  rest. 

PSALM  45.    Second  Pa    t.   L.  W 

Christ  and  his  church  •,  or,  the  mystical  marrta^ 

p  I  ^HE  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face. 
JL     Adorned   with  majesty  and  grace  ! 
He  comes  with  blessings  from  above. 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

2  At  his  right  hand  our  eyes  behold 
The  queen  arrayed  in  purest  gold  : 
The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress. 
Her  robes  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

i  He  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own, 
He  calls  and  seats  her  near  his  throne  ; 
Fair  stranger,  let  thine  heart  forget 
The  idols  of  thy  native  state. 

\  So  shall  the  king  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee,  the  favourite  of  his  choice  ; 
Let  him  be  loved  and  yet  adored, 
Tor  he's  thy  Maker  and  thy  Lord. 


78  PSALM  46. 


-5  O  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies, 
And  all  thy  sons,  a  numerous  train, 
Each  like  a  prince  in  glory  reign. 

0  Let  endless  honours  crown  his  head  ; 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread  ; 
While  we  with  cheerYul  songs  approve 
The  condescension  of  his  love. 

PSALM  46.  First  Part.  L.  M. 

The  church's  safety  and    triumph    among  national  desolatiun- 

OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 
When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade  ; 

Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 

Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 
2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled 

Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there ; 

Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, 

Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 
}  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar> 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 

While  every  nation,  every  shore, 

Trembles,  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide 

4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God  ! 

Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through. 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

5  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word, 
Supports  our  faith,  our  fear  controls  ; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls.. 

6  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 
Secure  against  a  threatening  hour ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundations  move, 
Built  on  his  truth,  and  armed  with  power 

PSALM  46.   Second  Part.    L.  M, 

God  fights  for  his  church. 

LET  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice, 
Though  tyrants  rage,  and  kingdoms  rise, 
He  utters  his  almighty  voice, 
The  nations  melt,  the  tumult  dies* 


PSALM  47.  79 


The  Lord  of  old  for  Jacob  fought, 
And  Jacob's  God  is  still  our  aid  ; 
Behold  the  work-  his  hand  has  wrought, 
"What  desolations  he  has  made  ! 
From  sea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores. 
He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease  : 
When  from  on  high  his  thunder  roars 
He  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace. 
He  breaks  the  bow,  he  cuts  the  spear, 
Chariots  he  burns  with  heavenly  ilamc 
Let  earth  in  silent  wonder  hear 
The  sound  and  glory  of  his  name. 
•;  Be  still,  and  learn  that  I  am  God. 
•*  I  reign  exalted  o'er  the  lands, 
"  I  will  be  known  and  feared  abroac. 
M  But  still  my  throne  in  Zion  stands." 
0  O  Lord  ofhosts,  almighty  King, 

While  we  so  near  thy  presence  dvcli- 
Our  faith  shall  sit  secure  and  sin2;. 
Nor  fear  the  raging  powers  of  hell. 

PSALM  47.     C.  M, 

Christ  a5cendir,g  and  reigniji?. 

OFOR  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
To  God  the  sovereign  King  ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ. 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 
2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high  ; 
His  heavenly  guards  around 
Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky. 
With  trumpet's  joyful  sound. 
J  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  K.tjl 
Let  mortals  learn  their  strains ; 
Let  all  the  earth  Ids  honours  sin^ ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 
1  Rehearse  hi?  praise  with  awe  profound,. 
Let  knowledge  guide  the  song  : 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Lpon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 


SO  PSALIV1 48^ 

5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne, 

He  loved  that  chosen  race  ; 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own. 
And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 

6  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 

There  Abraham's  God  is  known  ; 
While  powers  and  princes,  shields  and  swords 
Submit  before  his  throne. 

PSALM  43.   (1—0.)  First  Part.  S.  M 

The   church  is  the  honour  and  safety  of  a  nation. 

RE  AT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 

He  makes  his  churches  his  abodc; 

His  most  delightful  seat.       * 
[These  temples  of  his  grace, 
How  beautiful  they  stand, 
The  honours  of  our  native  place , 

And  bulwarks  of  our  land.] 
In  Zion  God  is  known 

A  refuge  in  distress  ;  . 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  she  I 

How  fair  his  heavenly  grace  ■! 
When  kings  against  her  joined. 

And  saw  the  Lord  was  there. 
In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind 

They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 
When  navies  tall  and  proud 

Attempt  to  spoil  our  peace, 
lie  sends  his  tempest,  roaring  loud 

And  sinks  them  in  the  seas. 
Oft  hwe  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  flocks  have  be<?n. 
In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  his  house  repair. 
Recall  to  mind  hi&wondrous  grace 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 


SSAUHI'W. 81 

PSALM  48.  (10.— 14.)  Second  Paat.  S.  M 

The  beauty  of  the  Church  ;  or,  gospel  worship  n 

■7^  AR  as  thj  name  is  known 

The  world  declares  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throiv 

Their  songs  of  honour  raise. 
With  joy  thy  people  stand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand. 

And  counsels  of  thy  will. 
Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Compass  and  view  thine  holy  ground 

And  mark  the  building  well ; 
I    The  orders  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows 

And  make  a  fair  report. 
How  decent  and  how  wise! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyr  • 

And  rites  adorned  with  gold. 
The  God  we  worship  now 

"Will  guide  us  till  we  die ; 
Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 

And  ours  above  the  sky. 
PSALM  40.  (6—14.)  First  Part.      C. 

Priile  and  tiVath  ;    or,  the  vanity  of  life  and  riches. 

II V  doth  ihe  man  of  riches  grow 
To  insolence  and  pride, 
To  see  his  wealth  and  honours  flow 
With  ev'ry  rising  tide  ? 
2  [Why  doth  lie  treat  the  poor  with  sco 
ALiclc  of  the  self-same  clay, 
And  boast  as  though  his  flesh  was  borr. 
Of  better  dust  than  they  ?] 
.3  Not  all  his  trcasurqs  can  procure 
His  soul  a  shore  reprieve, 
Redeem  from  death  one  gui-ltv  hour 
Or  make  his  brother  live, -  * 


£2 PSALM  49. 

4  Eternal  life  can  ne'er  be  sold, 
The  ransom  is  too  high  ; 
Justice  will  ne'er  be  bribed  with  gold. 
That  man  may  never  die. 
•5  He  sees  the  brutish  and  the  wise, 
The  timorous  and  the  brave, 
Quit  their  possessions,  close  their  eye?. 
And  hasten  to  the  grave. 

6  Yet  'tis  his  inward  thought  and  pride. 

"  My  house  shall  ever  stand ; 
"And  that  my  name  may  long  abide 
"  I'll  give  it  to  my  land." 

7  Vain  are  his  thoughts,  his  hopes  are  h 

How  soon  his  memory  dies  J 
His  name  is  buried  in  the  dust. 
Where  his  own  body  lies. 

PAUSE  .      -r 

8  This  is  the  folly  of  their  way ; 

And  yet  their  sons,  as  vain, 
Approve  the  words  their  fathers  say. 
And  act  their  works  again. 

9  Men  void  of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 

Though  honour  raise  them  high, 
Live  like  the  beast,  a  thoughtless  race. 
And  like  the  beast  they  i\ic. 

10  [Laid  in  the  grave,  like  silly  sheep, 

Death  triumphs  o'er  them  there, 
Till  the  last  trumpet  breaks  their  sleep. 
And  wakes  them  in  despair.] 

PSALM  49.(14,  15.)  Secoxd  Part.  CM. 

Death  and  the  resurrection. 

rE  sons  of  pride,  that  hate  the  just, 
And  trample  on  the  poor, 
Whlen  death  has  brought  you  down  to  dust> 
Your  pomp  shall  rise  no  more. 
2,  The  last  great  day  shall  change  the  scene  ; 
When  will  that  hour  appear  ? 
When  shall  the  just  revive,  and  reign 
O'er  all  that  scorned  them  here  ? 


m ^^^^  49>  5a  83 

3  God  will  my  naked  soul  receive, 
Called  from  the  world  away, 
And  break  the  prison'of  the  grave, 
To  raise  my  mouldering  clay. 
•1  Heaven  is  my  everlasting  home, 
The  inheritance  is  sure  ; 
Let  men  of  pride  their  rage  resume, 
But  1*11  repine  no  more. 

PSALM   19.   L.  JVL 

b  sinner's  death,  and  the  saints'  resurrectiou, 

"V^7HY  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor, 
T  T     And  boast  the  hrge  estates  they  have  ? 
How  vain  are  riches  to  secure 
Their  haughty  owners  from  the  grave  ! 
\  They  can't  redeem  an  hour  from  death 
With  all  the  wealth  in  which  they  trust  ; 
Nor  give  a  dying  brother  breath, 
When  God  commands  him  down  to  dust. 
There  the  dark  earth  and  dismal  shade 
Shall  clasp  their  naked  bodies  round  ; 
That  flesh,  so  delicately  fed. 
Lies  cold,  and  moulders  in  the  ground. 
Like  thoughtless  sheep  the  sinner  dies, 
And  leaves  his  glories  in  the  tomb; 
The  saints  shall  in  the  morning  rise, 
And  hear  the  oppressor's  awful  doom. 
His  honours  perish  in  the  dust, 
•And  pomp  and  beauty,  birth  and  blood; 
That  glorious  day  exalts  the  just 
To  full  dominion  o'er  the  proud. 
My  Saviour  shaJl  my  life  restore, 
And  raise  me  from  my  dark  abode  ; 
My  flesh  and  soul  shall  part  no  more, 
But  dwell  for  ever  near  my  God. 
PSALM  50.  (v.  1—6.)  First  Part.  C.  M, 

The  last  judgment;  or,  the  saints  rewarded. 

FfflHE  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  his  throne 
JL    Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh, 
The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 
And  near  the  western  sky. 


84  ESAMft  50. 


2  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, 

Judgment  will  ne'er  begin  ; 
No  more  abuse  his  long  delay 
To  impudence  and  sin. 

3  Throned  on  a  cloud  our  God  shall  come, 

Bright  flames  prepare  his  way  ; 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm, 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  flay. 

1  Heaven  from  above  his  call  shall  hear, 

Attending  angels  come, 
And  earth  and  hell  shall  know  and  fear 

His  justice  and  their  doom. 
5  "But  gather  all  my  saints,  he  cries, 

"That  made  their  peace  with  God 
"  By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice, 

"  And  sealed  it  with  ins  blood. 
"  Their  faith  and  works,  bro't  forth  to  light 

"  Shall  make  the  world  confess 
f*My  sentence  of  reward  is  right, 

"And  heaven  adore  my  grace," 
PSALM  50.   Second  Part.  C.  M. 

(10,  11.  14,15.23.) 
Obedience  is  better  than  sacrifice. 

THUS  saith  the  Lord,  "  The  spacious  fields 
"And  flocks  and  herds  are  mine, 
"  O'er  all  the  cattie  of  the  hills 
"  I  claim  a  right  divine. 

2  "  I  ask  no  sheep  for  sacrifice, 

"  Nor  bullocks  burnt  with  fire  ; 
u  To  hope  and  love,  to  pray  and  praises 
^  Is  all  that  I  require. 

3  "  Invoke  my  name  when  trouble's  near. 

"My  hand  shall  set  thee  free ; 
"  Then  shall  thy  thankful  lips  declare 
u  The  honour  due  to  me. 
t  "  The  man  that  offers  humble  praise, 
<•'  Declares  my  glory  best ; 
"  And  those  that  tread  my  holy  ways. 
*  Shall  my  salvation  taste." 


PSALRI  5C.  85 


PSALM  50.  Third  Part.  C.  M. 
(1.  5.  3.  10.  21,  22.) 
The  judgment  of  hypocrites. 

WHEN  Christ  to  judgment  shall  descend. 
And  saints  surround  their  Lord, 
He  calls  the  nations  to  attend, 
And  hear  his  awful  word. 

1  u  Not  for  the  want  of  bullocks  slain 

"Will  I  the  world  reprove; 
"  Altars  and  rites,  and  forms  arc  vain 
""Without  the  fire  of  love. 

3  "  And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do 

"To  bring  their  sacrifice  ? 
(i  They  call  my  statutes  just  and  true, 

«*  But  deal  in  theft  and  lies, 
i   •' Could  you  expect  to  'scape  my  sight, 

k<  And  sin  without  control  ? 
iC  But  I  shall  bring  your  crimes  to  light. 

"  With  anguish  in  your  soul." 
Consider,  ye  that  slight  the  Lord, 

Before  his  wrath  appear  ; 
If  once  you  fall  beneath  his  sword, 

There's  no  deliverer  there. 

PSALM  60.  L.  M. 

Hypocrisy  exposed. 

rFUIE  Lord,  the  Judge,  his  churches  warn-, 
-*-    Let  hypocrites  attend  and  fear, 
Who  place  their  hopes  in  rites  and  forms, 
But  make  not  faith  nor  love  their  care. 

2  Vile  wretches  dare  rehearse  his  name 
With  lips  of  falsehood  and  deceit ; 

A  friend  or  brother  they  defame, 
And  sooth  and  flatter  those  they  hate. 
>  They  watch  to  do  their  neighbours  wrong. 
Yet  dare  to  seek  their  Maker's  face  ; 
They  take  his  covenant  on  their  tongue, 
But  break  his  laws,  abuse  his  grace. 

4  To  heaven  they  lift  their  hands  unclean. 
Defiled  with  lust,  defiled  with  blood  ; 


86  PSALEE  50. 


By  night  they  practise  every  sin, 

By  day  their  mouths  draw  near  to  God. 
4  And  while  hisjudgments  long  delay, 

They  grow  secure,  and  sin  the  more  ; 

They  think  he  sleeps  as  well  as  they, 

And  put.  far  off  the  dreadful  hour. 
6  0  dreadful  hour!  when  God  draws  near, 

And  sets  their  crimes  before  their  eyes  ! 

His  wrath  their  guilty  souls  shall  tear, 

And  no  deliverer  dare  to  rise. 

PSALM  50.  To  a  new  tune. 

The  last  judgment. 

^fHE  Lord,  the  sovereign,  sends  his  summons1 
X  forth, 

Calls  the  south  nations,  and  awakes  the  north  : 
From  east  to  west  the  sovereign  orders  spread. 
Through    distant   worlds  and   regions  of  the 

dead  ; 
No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay  ; 
His    vengeance  sleeps  no  more;    behold  the 
day  ! 
I  Behold   the  Judge   descends !  his  guards  arc 
nigh  ; 
Tempest  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky. 
Heaven,    earth,  and  hell   draw  near;  let   all 

things  come 
To  hear  his  justice,  and  the  sinner's  doom  ; 
But  gather  first    my  saints,  (the  Judge   com- 
mands) 
Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  distant  lands. 
o  Behold,  my  covenant  stands  for  ever  good, 
Sealed  by  the  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 
And  signed   with  all  their  names,  the  Greekj 

the  Jew, 
That  paid  the  ancient  worship  or  the  new; 
There's   no   distinction    here,  prepare   their 

thrones, 
And  near  me  set  my  favourites  and  my  sons, 
i  J,- their  almighty  Saviour  and  their  God, 
I  am  their  judge  j  ye  heavens  proclaim  abroad 


SrSALSE  50.  87 


My  just,  eternal  sentence,  and  declare 
Those  awful  truths  that  sinners  dread  to  hear  ; 
Sinners  in  Zion,  tremble  and  retire  ; 
I  doom  thee,  painted  hypocrite,  to  fire. 
5  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  bullocks  slain 
Do  I  condemn  thee;  bulls  and  goats  are  vain 
Without  the  flame  of  love  ;  in  vain  the  store 
Of  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before  ; 
•Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts  and  savage  breed, 
Flocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests  where 
they  feed. 
>  If  I  were  hungry  would  I  ask  thee  food  ? 
When  did  I  thirsts,  or  taste  the  victim's  blood  ? 
fan  I  be  flattered  with  thy  cringing  bows, 
Thy  solemn  chatterings,  and  fantastic  vows? 
Are  my  eyes  charmed  thy  vestments  to  behold. 
Glaring  in  gems,  and  gay  in  woven  gold  ? 
Uunthinldng  wretch  !  how  couidst  thou  hope 

to  please 
A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  such  toys  as  these  ? 
While   with  my   grace  and  statutes  on  thy 

tongue 
Thou  lov'st  deceit,  and  dost  thy  brother  wrong ; 
Jn  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends, 
Thieves  and  adulterers  are  thy  chosen  friends. 
Silent  I  waited  with  long-suffering  love, 
But  didst  thou  hope  that  I  should  ne'er  reprove? 
And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within, 
That  God,  the  righteous,  would  indulge  thy 

sin  ? 
Behold  my  terrors  now;  my  thunders  roll, 
Aqd  thy  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul. 
Sinners,  awake  betimes  ;  ye  fools,  be  wise  ; 
Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise  ; 
Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  sinful  worts 

amend  ; 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  judge  your  friend; 
Lest,  like  a  lion,  his  last  vengeance  tear 
Four  trembling  souls,  and  no  deliverer  nee 


88  PSALM  50. 


PSALM  50.   To  the  old  proper  tune. 

The  last  judgment. 

HP  HE  God  of  glory  sends  his  summons  forth. 
**"    Calls  the  south  nations,  and  awakes  the 

north  ; 
From  east  to  west  the  sovereign  orders  spread. 
Though  distant  worlds  and  regions  of  the  dead. 
The  trumpets  sounds,  hell  trembles,  heaven  re- 
joices; 
Lift  up  your   heads,   ye   saints,  with  cheerful 

voices. 
.?  No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more  :  hehold  the  day  .' 
Behold   the   Judge  descends ;  his   guards  an. 

nigh, 
Tempest  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky, 
"When  God  appears,  all  nature  shall  adore  him  ; 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him 
3  Heaven,  earth,  and  hell  draw  near;  let  all  things 
come 
J  To  hear  my  justice  and  the  sinner's  doom  ; 
v  But  gather  first  my  saints  (the   Judge   com 

mands,) 
1  Bring   them,   ve   angels,   from   their    distant 
la^ds.^ 
Alien   Christ  returns,    wake  every  cheerful  pas- 
sion ; 
And  shout,  ye.  saints,  lie  comes  for  your  salvation 
\  l  Behold  my  covenant  stands  for  ever  good, 
Scaled  by  the  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 
\nd  signed  with  all  their  names  ;  the  Greek, 
the  Jew, 
'  That  paid  the  ancient  worship  or  the  new.* 
There's  no  distinction  here;  join  all  your  voices, 
Ytul  raise  your  heads,  ye  saints,  for  heaven  re- 
joices, [throne-. 
5  lIIerc  (saith  the  Lord)  ye  angels  spread  your 
*  And  near  me  seat  my  favourites  and  my  sons  ; 
Come,  my  redeemed,  possess  the  joys  prepared 
>gan,  rtis  your  divine  rewardV 


PSALXtg  50,  89 

urns,  wake  ev'ry  cheerful  passion; 
shout,  ye  saints,  he  comes  for  your  salvation. 
PAUSE  THE  FIRST. 

6  •'  I  am  the  Saviour,  T  the  Almighty  God, 

•  The  sovereign  Judge;  ye  heavens  proclaim 

abroad 
1  My  just,  eternal  .  and  declare 

•  Those  awful  truths  that  sinners  dread  to  hear!' 
When  God  appears,  ail  nature  shall  adore  him  : 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him. 

Lnd  forth.thcu  bold  blasphemer,  and  profane, 
••    feel  my  wrath,  nor  call  my  threatening?, 
vain  : 
:  Thou  hypocrite,  once  drest  in  saint's  attire. 

•  I  doom  thee,  painted  hypocrite,  to  fire."' 
Judgment  proceeds,   hell  trembles,  heaven   re- 
joices: 

i  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices, 
fot  for  the  want  cS  goats  or  bullocks  slain 

•  Do  I  condemn  thee  •  bulls  and  goats  are  vain 
'Without  the  flame  of  love  ;  in  vain  the  store 

•  Qf  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before.' 
rth  is  the  Lord's  :  all  nature  shall  adore  him  ; 

While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him 

I  were  hungry,  would  1  ask  thee  food  ? 
'When  did  I  thirst,or  drink  thy  bullock's  blood? 
;  Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts  and  savage  breed. 
Flocks,  herds,   ai  raid   forests  where 

they  teed.' 
All  is  the  Lord's,  he  r\:]-f-  the  wide  creation  ; 
Gives  sinners  \  e,  and  the  saints  salvation, 

10  'Can  I  be  flattered  with  thy  cringing  bows, 
;  Thy  solemn  chatterings,  and  fantastic  vo 
;  Are  mv  eves  charmed  thy  vestments  to  be- 
hold, 
1  Glaring  in  gemj,  and  gay  in  woven  gold  V 
God  is  the  judge  of  hearts :  no  fair  disgui 
Can  screen  the  guilty  when  his  vengeance  rises- 
jr 


90  P3A2.m  50. 


PAUSE  THE  SECOND. 

1 1  *  Unthinking  wretch  !  how  couldst  thou  hope 

to  please 
4  A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  such  toys  as  these  ? 
'While  with  my  grace  and  statutes  on  thy 
tongue  [wrong.' 

Thou    lov'st    deceit,   and  dost    thy    brother 
Judgment  proceeds,  hell   trembles,   heaven  re- 
joices ;  [voices. 
Lift  up    your  heads,   ye  vsaints,    with  cheerful 

12  '  In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends  ; 
'  Thieves    and    adulterers   are    thy    chosen 

friends  ; 
;  While  the  false  flatterer  at  thy  altar  waits. 

*  His  hardened  soul  divine  instruction  hates." 
God  is  the  judge  of  hearts,  no  fair  disguises 
Can  screen  the  guilty  when  his  vengeance  ri^s. 

13  e  Silent  I  waited  with  long-suffering  love: 
'But  didst  thou  hope  that  1  should  ne'er  re- 
prove ? 

*  And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within, 

•  That  the  All-Holy  would  indulge  thy  sin  ? 
See,  God  appears,  all  nations  join  to  adore  him  : 
Judgment  proceeds,  and  sinners  fall  before  him. 

14  '  Behold  my  terrors  now,  my  thunders  roll, 

'  And  thy  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul : 
'  Now  like  a  lion  shall  my  vengeance  tear 
:  Thy  bleeding  heart,  and  no  deliverer  near.' 

■judgment  concludes,  hell  trembles,  heaven  re- 
joices; [voices. 

Lift  up   your   heads,    ye    saints,  with  cheerful 

EPIPHONEMA. 
i  J  *  Sinners,  awake  betimes  ;  ye  fools,  be  wise ; 
4  Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise  ; 
-  ( Jhange  your  vain  thoughts,  yoursinful  work? 
amend.  [friend. 1 

•  riy  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your| 
Then  join,  ye  saints,  wake  every  cheerful  passion 
When  Christ  return-,  he  comes  for  vour  Salvation  J 


PSAIflMJSl.  91 

PSALM  51.     First  Part.     L 

A  Tcnitent  pleading  for  Pardon. 

SHOW  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive, 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 
Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  I 

2  My  crimes,  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace  ; 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound, 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

3  O  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

1  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace  ; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgments  grow  severe, 
1  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath., 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death  ; 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 
Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

G  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 

Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
"Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there. 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

PSALM  51.     Second  Part.    L,  M. 

Original  and  actual  sin  confessed. 

LORD,  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  sin, 
And  born  unholy  and  unclean  ; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death  : 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart; 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  part. 

3  [Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true  > 


92  PSALM 


O  make  me  wise  betimes  to  spy 

My  danger  and  my  remedy.] 
4  Behold,  I  fail  before  thy  face 

My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace  ; 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean  ; 

The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 
~>  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 

Nor  hyssop-branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 

Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 

Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 
•6  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 

Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone  ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow  ; 

No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 
7  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 

Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease  ; 

Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pardoning  voice, 

And  make  my  broken  fieart  rejoice. 

PSALM  51.     Third  Part.    L.  M. 

The  backslider  restored;  or,  Repentance  and  faith  in  the  blood 
Christ. 

TIIOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 

Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

Create  my  nature  pure  within, 

And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  : 

Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 

Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight ; 

Thine  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 

And  guard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more. 

Though  I  have  grieved  thy  spirit.  Lord, 

Thy  help  and  comfort  still  allbrd, 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne.. 

To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King. 

Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  brinir ; 


S8ALE2  51. 9S 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 

A  broken  I 

•ul  lies  humbled  in  the  dup*, 
>wns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 

Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pity;  _  eye, 

And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways: 
hall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace  : 

I'll  lead  thorn  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 

H  praise  a  pardoning  God, 

0  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  !  . 

Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  ; 

And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 

The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness, 

PSALM  51.  (3— 13.)  First  Part.    C. 


L 


Original  and  actual  sin  confessed  and  pardoned. 

OR.D,  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress 


And  guilt  before  thine  eyes; 
Against  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace, 

Mow  high  my  crimes  arise  ! 
Shouldst  thou  condemn  my  soul  to  hell, 

And  crush  my  flesh  to  dust, 
Heaven  would  approve  thy  vengeance  well, 

And  earth  must  own  it  just. 
I  from  the  stock  cf  Adam  came, 

Unholy  and  unclean  : 
All  my  original  is  shame, 

And  all  my  nature  sin. 
Born  in  a  world  of  guilt,  1  drew 

Contagion  with  my  breath  ; 
And  as  my  days  advanced,  I  grew 

A  juster  prey  for  death. 

Cleanse  me,  O  Lord,  and  cheer  my  s< 

With  thy  forgiving  love;  ; 
O  make  my  broken  spirit  whole, 

And  bid  my  pains  remove. 
Let  not  thy  Spirit  e'er  depart, 

Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face  ; 
Create  anew  my  vicious  heart, 

And  fill  it  with  thy  grace. 


94  PSALM  51,  5& 


'  Then  will  1  make  thy  mercy  known 

Before  the  sons  of  men  ;• 
Backsliders  shall  address  thy  throne, 

And  turn  to  God  again. 
PSALM  51.  (14—17.)  Second  Part.  ( 

Repentance  and  faith  in  the  blood  of  < 

GOD  of  mercy,  hear  my  call.. 
My  load  of  guilt  remove  : 
Breakdown  the  separating  wall    • 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace 

Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness. 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats  nor  heifers  slain- 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone  ; 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Suffrcient  arid  alone. 

4  A  soul  oppressed  with  sin's  desert 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise  : 
An  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 

PSALM  52.     C.  M. 

The  disappointment  of  the  wicked. 

WHY  should  the  mighty  make  their  boa?i 
And  heavenly  grace  despise  ? 
In  their  own  arm  they  put  their  trust. 
And  fill  their  mouth  with  lies. 

2  But  God  in  vengeance  shall  destroy. 

And  drive  them  from  his  face ; 
No  more  shall  they  his  church  annoy. 
Nor  find  on  earth  a  place. 

3  But  like  a  cultured  olive  grove, 

Dressed  in  immortal  green, 
Thy  children,  blooming  in  thy  love. 
Amid  thy  courts  are  seen. 
1  On  thine  eternal  grace,  O  Lord, 
Thy  saints  shall  rest  secure, 
And  all  who  trust  thy  holy  word 
Shall  find  salvation  sure 


PSALM.  52.  53.  93 


PSALM  52.  L.  M. 

The  folly  of  self-dependence. 

I IV  should  the  haughty  hero  boast 
His  vengefui  arm,  his  warlike  host. 
While  blood  defiles  his  cruel  hand, 
And  desolation  wastes  the  land  ? 
[ejoys  to  hear  the  captive1*  cry, 
The  widow's  groan,  the  orphan's  sigh : 
And  when  the  wearied  sword  would  spare. 
His  falsehood  spreads  the  fatal  snare. 
3  He  triumphs  in  the  deeds  of  wrong, 
And  arms  with  rage  his  impious  tongue  ; 
With  pride  proclaims  his  dreadful  power, 
And  bids  the  trembling  world  adore. 

1  But  God  beholds,  and  with  a  frown 
Casts  to  the  dust  his  honours  down  ; 
The  righteous  freed,  their  hopes  recall. 
And  hail  the  proud  oppressor's  fall. 

5  How  low  the  insulting  tyrant  lies, 
How  dared  the  Eternal  Power  despise  ; 
And  vainly  deemed,  with  enviousjoy, 
His  arm  almighty  to  destroy. 
We  praise  the  Lord,  who  heard  our  cries. 
And  sent  salvation  from  the  skies ; 
The  saints,  who  saw  our  mournful  days, 
^hall  join  our  grateful  songs  of  praise. 
PSALM  53.  (4—6.)  C.  M. 

ry  and  deliverance  from  persecution 

4  RE  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools 
^Tml.  Who  thus  destroy  her  saints  ? 
Do  they  not  know  her  Saviour  rules, 
And  pities  her  complaints  ? 

2  They  shall  be  seized  with  sad  surprise  ; 

For  God's  avenging  arm 
Shall  crush  the  hand  that  dares  arise, 
To  do  his  children  harm. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 

Of  armies  in  array  ; 
When  God  has  first  despised  their  host, 
They  fall  an  easy  prej 


96  ^SAjUMZ  5&,  ??* 

%  O  for  a  word  from  Ziorfs  King, 

Her  captives  to  restore! 
Thy  joyful  saints  thy  praise  shall  sing.    . 

And  Isiael  weep  no  more. 

PSALM  54.  C.  M. 

EHOLD  us,  Lord,  and  let  our  cry 
Before  thy  throne  ascend  ; 
Cast  thou  on  us  a  pitying  eye, 

And  still  our  lives  defend. 
For  slaughtering  foes  insult  us  round  . 

Oppressive,  proud,  and  vain, 
They  cast  thy  temples  to  the  ground. 

And  all  our  rites  profane. 
Yet  thy  forgiving  grace  we  trust, 

And  in  thy  power  rejoice  > 
Thine  arm  shall  crush  our  foes  to  dusi 

Thy  praise  inspire  our  voice. 
Be  thou  with  those  whose  friendly  Ik 

Upheld  us  in  distress ; 
Extend  thy  trutii  through  every  land. 

And  still  thy  people  bless. 
PSALM  55.  (11—  S,  1G,  17,  IS.  22.)  C.  M. 

Support  for  the  afflicted  End  tempted  s 

GOD,  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries. 
Behold  my  flowing  tears 
For  earth  and  hell  my  hurt  devise. 

And  triumph  in  my  fears, 
Their  rage  is  levelled  at  my  life. 

My  soul  with  guilt  they  load, 
And  iill  my  thoughts  with  inward  strife 

To  shake  my  hope  in  God. 
What  inward  pains  my  Ixeart-strings  w 

I  groan  with  every  breath  ; 
Horror  and  fear  heset  me  round 

Amongst  the  shades  of  death. 
O  were  I  like  a  feathered  dove, 

And  innocence  had  wings, 
I'd  fly,  and  make  a  long  remove 

From  all  those  r^stlc^s  Urines 


PSALM  55. 


Let  me  to  some  some  wild  desert  go, 

And  find  a  peaceful  home, 
\\  here  storms  of  malice  never  blow» 

Temptations  never  come. 
Vain  hopes,  and  vain  inventions  all, 

To  escape  the  rage  of  hell ! 
The  mighty  God,  on  whom  I  call. 

Can  save  me  here  as  well. 

PAUSE. 
By  morning  light  I'll  seek  his  face, 

At  noon  repeat  my  cry  : 
The  night  shall  hear  me  ask  his  gracet 

Nor  will  he  long  deny. 
God  shall  preserve  my  soul  from  fear, 

Or  shield  me  when  afraid  ; 
Ten  thousand  angels  must  appear 

If  he  command  their  aid. 
I  cast  my  burdens  on  the  Lord, 

The  Lord  sustains  them  all ; 
My  courage  rests  upon  his  word. 

Thai  saints  shall  never  fall. 
'  0  My  highest  hopes  shall  not  be  vain, 

My  lips  shall  spread  his  praise  ; 
While  cruel  and  deceitful  men 

Scarce*  live  out  half  their  days. 

PSALM  55.  (15,  1G,  17.  19.  22.)  S.  it 
ET  sinners  take  their  course, 
And  choose  the  road  of  death; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 

I  "11  spend  my  daily  breath. 
My  thoughts  address  his  throne, 

When  morning  brings  the  light; 
•  seek  his  blessing  every  noon, 

And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 
Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 

O  my  eternal  God  ! 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise 
Beneath  (bine  augry  rod. 
i 


93  _ gSALM  56. 

4  Because  they  dwell  at  ease, 

And  no  sad  changes  feel, 
They  neither  fear  nor  trust  thy  name. 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  will, 

5  But  I,  with  all  my  cares, 

Will  lean  upon  the  Lord  ; 
I'll  cast  my  burdens  on  his  arm. 
And  rest  upon  his  word, 

6  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 

The  children  of  his  love  ; 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands. 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 
PSALM  56.  C.  M. 

Deliverance  from  oppression  and  falsehood  ;  or,  God's  care  oflifrpM 
pie,  in  answer  to  faith  and  prayer. 

OTHOU  whose  justice  reigns  on  high, 
And  makes  the  oppressor  cease. 
Behold  how  envious  sinners  try 
To  vex  and  break  my  peace. 
8-  The  sons  of  violence  and  lies 
Join  to  devour  me,  Lord  ; 
But  as  my  hourly  dangers  rise. 
My  refuge  is  thy  word. 
8  In  God,  most  holy,  just,  and -true. 
1  have  reposed  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what.flesh  can  do. 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

4  They  wrest  my  words  to  mischief  still 

Charge  me  with  unknown  faults  ; 
For  mischiefs  all  their  counsels  fill, 
And  malice  all  their  thoughts. 

5  Shall  they  escape  without  thy  frowi 

Must  their  devices  stand  ? 
O  cast  the  haughty  sinner  down. 

And  let  him  know  thy  hand  ! 
PAUSE. 

id  sees  the  sorrows  of  his  &aints 

Their  groans  affect  his  ears; 
Thy  mercy  counts  myjust  comnV.  :  (<  . 

rVnd  numbers  all  inv  tears. 


PSALM  57.  9* 


When  to  thy  throne  I  raise  my  cry. 
Tlte  wicked  tear  and  llee  : 
swift  is  prayer  to  reach  the  sky, 
So  near  is  Go  i  to  me. 
S  In  thee,  most  holy,  just,  and  true. 
I  have  reposed  my  trust  ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  man  can  do. 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 
;  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me,  Lord, 
Thou  slialt  receive  my  praise  ; 
I'll  sing  how  faithful  is  thy  word  ; 
How  righteous  all  thy  ways  ! 
10  Thou  hast  secured  my  soul  from  death, 
Oh  set  thy  prisoner  free, 
That  heart,  and  hand,  and  life,  and  breath , 
.May  be  employed  for  thee. 

PSALM  57.  L.  M. 

Praise  for  protection  ;  grace  and  truth. 

MY  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknown.; 

Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings, 

Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 
2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry, 

The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform ; 

lie  sends  his  angel  from  the  sky, 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm. 
i  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 

Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 

And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 
1  My  heart  is  fixed  ;  my  songs  shall  raise 

Immortal  honours  to  thy  name  ; 

Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise. 

My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 
'j  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky  ; 

His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 

When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 


S.00  PSALIW:  58.       _ 

0  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell  ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

PSALM  58.  As  the  113th  Psalm,. 

Warning  to  magistrates. 

J'UDGES,  who  rule  the  word  by  laws, 
Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause, 
When  vile  oppression  wastes  the  land  - 
Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor, 
And  let  rich  sinners  'scape  secure, 
While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  your  hand 
'2  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew, 
That  God  will  judge  the  judges  too  ? 
High  in  heavens  his  justice  reigns  : 
Yet  you  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad, 
To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chain:-, 

3  A  poisoned  arrow  is  your  tongue, 

i  he  arrow  sharp,  the  poison  strong, 

And  death  attends  where'er  it  wounds 
You  hear  no  counsels,  cries,  or  tears,  , 
So  the  deaf  adder  stops  her  ears 

Against  the  power  of  charming  sounds 

4  Break  out  their  teeth,  eternal  God, 
Those  teeth  of  lions  dyed  in  blood, 

And  crush  the  serpents  in  the  dust  ; 
As  empty  chaff,  when  whirlwinds  rise. 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies, 

So  let-their  hopes  and  names  be  lost 

0  The  Almighty  thunders  from  the  sky. 

Their  grandeur  melts,  their  titles  die,. 

As  hills  of  snow  dissolve  and  run, 
Or  snails  that  perish  in  their  slime, 
Or  births  that  come  before  their  time. 

Vain  births  that  never  see  the  sun. 
6  Thus  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford; 

And  all  that  hear  shall  join  and  say, 


PSAUNE  59.60.  101 


•  Sure  there's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 
1  A  God  that  hears  his  children  cry, 
"  And  will  their  suflerings  well  repay." 
PSALM  59.  S.  M. 

Prayer  for  national  deliverance. 

17^  ROM  foes  that  round  us  rise, 
O  God  of  heaven  defend, 
"Who  brave  the  vengeance  of  the  skic?\. 
And  with  thy  saints  contend. 

2  Behold,  from  distant  shores 

And  desert  wilds  they  come, 
Combine  for  blood  their  barbarous  force . 
And  through  thy  cities  roam. 

3  Beneath  the  silent  shade 

Their  secret  plots  they  lay, 
Our  peaceful  walls  by  night  invade,. 
And  waste  the  helds  by  day. 

4  And  will  the  God  of  grace, 

Regardless  of  our  pain, 
Permit  secure  that  impious  race 
To  riot  in  their  reign  ! 
j  In  vain  their  secret  guile, 

Or  open  force  they  prove  ; 
His  eye  can  pierce  the  deepest  veil, 
His  hand  their  strength  remove. 
0-  Yet  save  them,  Lord,  from  death, 
Lest  we  forget  their  doom  ; 
But  drive  them  with  thine  angry  breath 
Through  distant  lands  to  roam. 
7  Then  shall  our  grateful  voice 
Proclaim  our  guardian  God; 
The  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice, 
And  sound  the  praise  abroad. 
PSALM  60.     C.    M. 

Looking  to  God  in  the  distress  of  war. 

LORD,  thou  hast  scourged  our  guilty  land-. 
Behold  thy  people  mourn  ; 
Shall  vengeance  ever  guide  thy  hand. 
And  mercv  ne'er  return? 


302  PSA&M  61. 

2  Beneath  (lie  terrors  of  thine  eye, 

Earth's  haughty  towers  decay  ; 
Thy  frowning  mantle  spreads  the  sky, 
And  mortals  melt  away. 

3  Our  Zion  trembles  at  thy  stroke, 

And  dreads  thy  lifted  hand, 
O,  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke. 
And  save  the  sinking  land. 

4  Exalt  thy  banner  in  the  field, 

For  those  that  fear  thy  name  ; 
From  barbarous  hosts  our  nation  shick 
And  put  our  foes  to  shame. 

5  Attend  our  armies  to  the  fight, 

And  be  their  guardian  God  ; 
In  vain  shall  numerous  powers  unite 

Against  thy  lifted  rod. 
>">  Our  troops  beneath  thy  guiding  hand. 

Shall  gain  a  glad  renown  ; 
'Tis  God  who  makes  the  feeble  stand. 

And  treads  the  mighty  down. 

PSALM  61.  (1— 6.)  S.M. 

Safety  in  God. 

WHEN  overwhelmed  with  grief. 
My  heart  within  me  dies, 
Helpless  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 
2  0  lead  me  to  the  rock 

That's  high  above  my  head, 
And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 
S  Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 
For  ever  Til  abide  ; 
Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defencer 
The  refuge  where  1  hide. 
1  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name  ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward; 
I  shall  possess  the  same/ 


PSALM  62._6d. ^03 

PSALM  02.  (5—12.)  L.  M. 

■••the  creatures  ;  or,  faith  in  divine  grace  and  j 

V  Bpift  looks  to  God  alone  ; 
My  ro<3<  and  refuge  is  his  throne  ; 
In  all  i»v  ilai  ,  in  all  my  straits, 
ivly  BOliron  his  solvation  waits. 

2  Trust  li'.m.vc  sain*  in  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  yo\r  hearts  before  his  face  ; 
\\  hen  Uelpers^ail,  and  'ocs  invade, 
God  is  our  all-ST)fficien.t  aii, 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  de^ec, 
The  baser  sort  arc  Wnity  ; 
Laid  in  the  balance,  both  appear 
Light  as  a  puflfof  emp\y  air. 

4  Make  not  increasing  golf,  your  trusi, 
Nor  set  your  hearts  on  glituing  dust ; 
Why  will  you  grasp  the  Setting  smoke 
And  not  believe  what  God  Las  spoke  ? 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declared, 
Once  and  again  my  cars  have  leard, 

.  power jts  his  eternal  due  'A 
lie  must  be  feared  and  trusted  too. 

G  For  sovereign  power  reigns  not  a!o^  . 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne  : 
Thy  grace  and  justice*  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

PSALM  G3.  (1,  2.  5.  3,  4.)  First  Pari.  C.  M. 

:  >rmng  of  the  Lord  's  day, 

ARLY,  my  God,  without  delay. 
.   1  haste  to'seck  thy  face  : 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 

Without  thy  cheering  grace. 
So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand. 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
A  ad  they  must  drink  or  die. 

en  thy  glory  and  thy  power 
Through  all  thy  temple  shine  ; 
I  •od.'repeat  that  heavenly  hour. 
t  vision  so  divine, 


E 


104 


PSA&M  63. 


Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 
As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste. 

And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 
Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  jowl 

Can  my  best  passions  mc*e> 
Or  raise  so  high  my  chee^l  voi'<-' • 

As  thy  forgiving  lov» 

Thus  till  my  last  cn)iring  clr/ 

I'll  bless  my  0>d  and  Iv'ng ; 
Thus  will  I  lif>my  hands  to  pray, 

And  tune  my  lips  to  *ng. 

PSALM  63.  (G.  10.)  Second  Part.  C.  Ai 

Midnight  thrtights  recollected. 

rvVAS  in  the  washes  of  the  night 
I  thought  up*n  thy  power, 
1  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight 

Amidst  the  darkest  hour. 
My  flesh  lay  jesting  on  my  bed, 

My  soul  a-ose  on  high  ; 
My  God,  rry  life,  my  hope,  I  said. 

Bring  tty  salvation  nigh. 
My  spine  labours  up  thine  hi!], 

And  climbs  the  heavenly  road  : 
But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still, 

WhJe  1  pursue  my  God. 
Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 

Tha  shadow  of  thy  wings ; 
My  h^art  rejoices  in  thine  aid, 

My  tongue  awakes  and  sings* 
But  .he  destroyers  of  my  peace. 

Shall  fret  and  rage  in  vain  ; 
The  (emptor  shall  for  ever  cease, 

And  all  my  sins  be  slain. 
Thy  sword  shall  give  my  foes  to  death*. 

And  send  them  down  to  dwell 
in  Ihc  dark  caverns  of  the  earth, 

Or  jn  Ihc  deeps  of  hell. 


PSAUH  53,  105 


PSALM  G3.     L.  M. 

iging  afVr  God  ;  cr,  Mw  love  of  God  beucr  iiran  life. 

GREAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  clainj. 
Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

I  Thou  c^reat  and  [rood,  thou  just  and  wise, 
Thou  art  my  father  and  my  God  ; 
And  1  am  thine  by  sacred  ties, 
Thy  son,  thy  servant,  bought  with  blooo. 

I  With  heart  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hand-, 
For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look, 
As  travellers,  in  thirsty  lands, 
Pant  for  the  cooling  water  brook. 

4  With  early  feet  I  love  to  appear 
Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  fac« 
( )it  have  I  seen  thy  glory  there, 

And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

i  Not  fruits,  nor  wines  that  tempt  our  taste. 
No  pleasures  that  to  sense  belong, 
( 'ould  make  me  so  divinely  blest, 
4  h  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  song, 

E  My  Life  itself,  without  thy  love, 
No  taste  or  pleasure  could  afford  ; 
Twould  but  a  tiresome  burden  pro* 
If  I  were  banished  from  the  Lord, 

7  Amidst  the  wakeful  hours  of  night. 
When  busy  cares  afflict  my  bead, 
One  thought  of  thee  gives  new  delight, 
And  adds  refreshment  to  my  bed. 

5  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise  ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoi 

\nd  bless  the  remnant  of  my  day-. 

PSALM  G3.   S.  M. 

Seeking  God. 

Y  God,  permit  my  tongue 
This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine ; 


100  3>SAX.M  6«. 


And  lei  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

2  My  thirsty  fainting  soul 

Thy  mercy  does  implore ; 
Not  travellers  in  desert  lands 
Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  Within  thy  churches,  Lord, 

I  long  to  find  my  place  ; 
Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold, 

And  feel  thy  quickening  grace.. 
1  For  life  without  thy  love 

No  relish  can  afford  ; 
No  joy  can  be  compared  with  this 

To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 
■i)  To  thee  I'll  lift  my  hands, 

And  praise  thee  while  1  live  ; 
Not  the  rich  dainties  of  a  feast 

Such  food  or  pleasure  give. 

6  In  wakeful  hours  of  night, 

I  call  my  God  to  mind  ; 
1  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  are. 
AnCi  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

7  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 
And  on  thy  Watchful  providence 

My  cheerful  hope  relies. 
;'.  The  shadow  of  thy  wings 

My  soul  in  safety  keeps ; 
I  follow  where  my  father  leads, 

And  he  supports  my  steps. 

PSALM  64.     L.  M. 

GREAT  God,  attend  to  my  complain!, 
Nor  let  my  drooping  spirit  faint : 
When  foes  in  secret  spread  the  snare. 
Let  my  salvation  be  thy  care. 
2  Shield  me  without,  and  piard  within. 
From  treacherous  foes  and  deadly  sin  : 
May  envy,  lust,  and  pride  depart, 
-Ipd  heavenly  grace  expand  my  heart 


PSALU  65.  107 

j  justice  and  thypower  display 
Atfd^catter  for  thy  foes  away  ; 
While  !:-  ifiona  learn  thy  word, 

And  saints  triumphant  bless  the  Lord, 
en  shall  tir-  church  exalt  her  voice. 
And  all  that  lovt.  thy  name  rejoice  ; 

ipj  roachp%ine  awfftl  throne, 
Vi.il  plead  the  merits  oi  thy  Son. 

LLM  65.  (1—5.)  Fir.t  Part.  L.  M. 

Tublic    prayer  and  prav. 

THE  praise  of  Z:oi»  waits  for  thee, 
My  God  :  and  praise  becomes  thy  house  ; 

There  shall  thy  saints  thy  glory  see, 

And  there  perform  their  public  vows. 
:  ( )  thou,  whose  mercy  bends  the  skies. 

To  save  when  humble  sinners  pray; 

All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  tiieir  e 

And  every  yielding  heart  obey. 
aicst  my  v.  ill  my  sirs  prevail, 

But  grace  shall  purge  away  the  stain  : 

The  blood  of  Christ  will  never  fail 

To  wash  my  garments  white  again. 
I  Blest  is  the  man  whom  thou  shalt  choose. 

And  give  him  kind  access  to  thee  : 

Give  him  a  place  within  thy  house, 

To  taste  thy  love  divinely  free. 
PAUSE. 
0  Let  Babel  fear  when  Zion  prays  : 

Babel  prepare  for  long  distress, 

When  Zioivs  God  himself  arrays. 

In  terror  and  in  righteousness. 
»j  With  dreadful  glory  God  fulfils 

What  his  afflicted  saints  request : 

And  with  almighty  wrath  reveals 

His  love  to  give  his  churches  rest. 
7  Then  shall  the  flocking  nations  run 

To  Zion's  hill,  and  own  their  Lord  ; 

The  rising  and  the  setting  sun 

Shall  sec  the  Saviour's  name  adored. 


108  PSALM  65. 


PSALM  G"5.  (5—13.)  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Divine   prervidence  in  air,  earth,  and  sea;  or,  the  G  oil  jl  nature 
and  grace. 

F^niJE  God  of  our  salvation  hears 
JL    The  groans  of  Zion  mixt  w^h  tears ; 
Yet  when  he  comes  with  ki«d  designs. 
Through  all  the  way  his  terror  shines. 

2  On  him  the  race  of  man  depends, 
Far  as  the  earth's  remotest  ends, 
Where  the  Creator's  name  is  known 
By  Nature1^  feeble  light  alone. 

3  Sailors,  that  travel  o'er  the  flood, 
Address  their  frighted  souls  to  God, 
When  tempests  rage,  and  billows  roar 
At  dreadful  distance  from  the  shore. 

4  He  bids  the  noisy  tempest  cease  : 
He  calms  the  raging  crowd  to  peace, 
When  a  tumultuous  nation  raves 
Wild  as  the  winds,  and  loud  as  wave,-. 

5  Whole  kingdoms*  shaken  by  the  storm. 
He  settles  in  a  peaceful  form ; 
Tvlountains,  established  by  his  hand, 
Firm  on  their  old  foundations  stand. 

0  Behold  his  ensigns  sweep  the  sky, 
New  comets  blaze,  and  lightnings  fly  ;. 
The  heathen  lands,  with  swift  surprise. 
From  the  bright  horrors  turn  their  eyes,. 

7  At  his  command  the  morning  ray 
Smiles  in  the  east,  and  leads  the  day  ; 
He  guides  the  sun's  declining  wheels 
Over  the  tops  of  western  hills. 

8  Seasons  and  times  obey  his  voice  ; 
The  evening  and  the  morn  rejoice 
To  sec  the  earth  made  soft  with  showers, 
Laden  with  fruit  and  drest  in  flowers, 

0  'Tis  from  his  watery  stores  on  hi<*h 
He  gives  the  thirsty  ground  supply ; 
He  walks  upon  the  clouds,  and  thence 
Doth  his  enriching  drops  dispense.. 


PSALM  65, 109 

10  The  desert  grows  a  fruitful  field, 
.Abundant  fruit  the  valleys  yield  ; 
The  valleys  shout  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  neighbouring  hills  repeat  their  joys. 

i  1  The  pastures  smile  in  green  array, 
There  lambs  and  larger  cattle  play  ; 
The  larger  caitle  and  the  lamb, 
Each  in  his  language  speaks  thy  name. 

12  Thy  works  pronounce  thy  power  divin< 
O'er  every  field  thy  dories  shine  ; 
Through  every  month  thy  gifts  appear  : 
Great  God,  thy  goodness  crowns  the  year  ! 

PSALM  65.  First  Part.  C.   M. 

A  prayer-hearing  God,  and  the  gentiles  called. 

]JKAISE  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee 

There  shall  our  vows  be  paid  ; 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray. 

All  flesh  shall  seek  thine  aid. 
Lord,  our  iniquities  prevail, 

But  pardoning  grace  is  thine, 
And  thou  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skill 

To  conquer  every  sin. 
Blest  are  the  men  whom  thou  wilt  choos* 

To  bring  them  near  thy  face, 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  thine  house, 

To  feast  upon  thy  ^race. 
In  answering  what  thy  church  requesi  - 

Thy  truth  and  terror  shine, 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness 

Fulfil  thy  kind  design. 
Thus  shall  the  wondering  nations  see 

The  Lord  is  good  and  just ; 
And/distant  islands  fly  to  thee, 

And  make  thy  name  their  trust. 
They  dread  thy  glittering  tokens,  Lord, 

When  signs  in  heaven  appear  ; 
But  they  shall  learn  thy  holy  word. 

And  love  as  well  as  fear. 


aio  rSALM  65. 


PSALM  65.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

he  providence  of  God  in  air,  earth,  and  sea ;  or,  the  blessing! 
of  rain. 

IS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 
God  of  eternal  power  ; 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command. 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 
J   Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Successive  comforts  bring ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad, 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons,  and  hours. 

Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  thine ; 
When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  author  is  divine. 

4  Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  sky 

Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
Whose  watery  treasures  well  supply 

The  furrows  of  the  ground. 
6  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 

And  ranks  of  corn  appear  ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still. 

Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

PSALM  65.  Third  Part.  C.  M 

The  blessings  of  the  spring  ;  or,  God  gives  rain     . 
A  psalm  for  the  husbandman. 

GOOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King. 
Who  makes  the  earth  his  care  : 
Visits  the  pastures  every  spring, 
And  bids  the  grass  appear. 
:i  The  clouds  like  rivers  raised  on  high. 
Pour  out  at  his  command 
Their  watery  blessings  from  the  sky 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 
3  The  softened  ridges  of  the  field 
Permit  the  corn  to  spring ; 
The  valleys  rich  provision  yield. 
And  the  poor  labourers  sing. 


PSAIiM  66.  Ill 


'    The  little  hill?  on  every  sidO 
Rejoice  at  falling  showers ; 
The  ;  .  dressed  in  beauteous  pride, 

rerfame  the  air  with  flowers. 

5  The  barren  clods,  refreshed  with  rain. 
Promise  a  joyful  erop; 
The  parched  grounds  look  green  again. 
And  raise  the  reaper's  hope. 
</>  The  \  ai  rotis  months  thy  goodness  crown-. 
IIow  bounteous  are  thy  ways  ! 
The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs. 
And  -  ds  shout  thy  praise, 

PSALM  66.  First  Part.     C.   M. 

ruing  power  and  goodness]  or,  our  grace  trfed  by  affliction 

SING,  all  the  nations,  to  the  Lord, 
Sing  with  a  joyful  noise  ; 
With  melody  of  sound -record 
honours  and  jour  joys. 
S    '  to  the  power  that  formed  the  sk\  - 

••  IIow  terrible  art  thou  ! 
t:  Sinners  before  thy  presence,  fly, 
"Or  at  thy  feet  they  bow/' 
3  [Come  sec  the  wonders  of  our  God. 
IIow  glorious  are  his  w 
Moses1  hand  he  put  theroJ, 
And  clave  the  frighted  seas. 

made  the  ebbing  channel  dry. 
While  Israel  passed  the  flood  : 
There  did  the  church  begin  their  joy, 
And  triumph  in  their  God.] 

5  He  rules  by  his  resistless  might : 
"Will  rebel  mortals  dare 
Provoke  the  Eternal  to  the  fight. 
And  tempt  that  dreadful  war  .' 
3  Oh  bless  our  God,  and  never  cease  : 
Ye  saints^ fulfil  his  praise  ; 
He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace- 
\nd  guides  our  doubtful  way-. 


112  PSA&M  65,  €fr. 

7  Lord,  thou  hast  proved  our  suffering  souls, 
«     To  make  our  graces  shine  ; 
So  silyer  bears  the  burning  coals, 
The  metal  to  refine. 
3  Through  watery  deeps  and  fiery  ways, 
We  march  at  thy  command, 
Led  to  possess  the  promised  place 
By  thine  unerring  hand. 

PSALM  6G.  (13— 20.)  Second  Part.  C\  M. 

Traise  to  God  for  hearing  prayer. 

OW  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid 
To  that  almighty  power 
That  heard  the  low  requests  I  made 
In  my  distressful  hour. 
2  My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare 
To  make  his  mercies  known  ; 
Come,  ye  that  fear  my  God,  and  hear 
The  wonders  he  has  done, 
i  When  on  my  head  huge  sorrows  fellfc 
I  sought  the  heavenly  aid  ; 
He  saved  my  sinking  soul  from  hell. 
And  death's  eternal  shade. 
\  If  sin  lay  covered  in  my  heart, 

While  prayer  employed  my  tongue  ; 
The  Lord  had  shown  me  no  regard, 
J^or  I  his  praises  sung. 
5  But  God  (his  name  be  ever  blest) 
Has  set  my  spirit  free : 
Nor  turned  from  him  my  poor  revues;, 
Nor  turned  his  heart  from  me. 

PSALM  67.     C.  M. 

The  nation's  prosperity,  and  the  church's  increase 

CI  H1NE,  mighty  God,  on  Zion  shine, 
k_y   With  beams  of  heavenly  grace; 
Reveal  thy  power  through  all  our  coasts 

And  show  thy  smiling  face. 
2  [Amidst  our  realm,  exalted  high, 

Do  thou  our  -'lory  stand. 


PSALZ&  63.  113 


And  like  a  wall  of  guardian  (ire 


Surround  the  favourite  land. 

5  W  hen  shall  thy  name  from  shore  to  shop- 

Sound  all  the  earth  abroad, 
\nd  distant  nations  know  and  lo 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God  I 
t  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice  : 
Let  every  tongue  exalt  his  praise, 
And  every  heart  rejoice. 

6  He,  the  great  Lord,  the  sovereign  jud 

'Ihat  sits  enthroned  above, 
In  wisdom  rules  the  worlds  he  made. 

And  bids  them  taste  his  love. 
•  Earth  shall  obey  his  high  command, 

And  yield  a  full  increase  ; 
Our  Go^  will  crown  his  chosen  land 

With  h'citfulncss  and  peace. 

7  God,  the  Rc<ccmer)  scarters  round 

Bis  chokesvfarotirehere, 
A\  lule  the  crcatiurs  utmcst  bound 
Shall  sec,  adore, ami  fear# 

PSALM    68.  (1-0,  3i  35.)  First  Pa.it.  i/U 
L  1  God  arise  in  all  hi-,  might, 
And  put  the  troops  of  ,efl  to' flight : 
As  smoke  that  sought  to  cloid  the  skies. 
Before  the  rising  tempest  flic. 

2  [He  comes  arrayed  in  buruingfemes  : 
Justice  and  vengeance  are  his  n;rir 
Behold  his  fainting  foes  expire 
Like  melting  wax^before  the  fire.] 

3  He  rides  and  thunders  through  the  si 
His  name,  Jehovah,  sounds  on  high  : 
Sing  to  his  name  ye  sons  of  grac< 

Ye  saints  rejoice  "before  his  lace. 
.4  The  widow  and  the  fatherless 
Fly  to  his  aid  in  sharp  distress, 
In  him  the  poor  and  helpless  find 
\  Judge. that's  just  a  Father  kind. 


114  PSALM  63. 

5  lie  breaks  the  captive's  heavy  chain, 
And  prisoners  see  the  light  again  : 
But  rebels  that  dispute  his  will 
Shall  dwell  in  chains  and  darkness  still. 
TAU^E. 

G  Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong  ; 
Crown  hin)  ye  nations  in  your  song  : 
His  wondrous  names  and  powers  rehearse. 
His  honours  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

7  lie  shakes  the  heavens  with  loud  alarms ; 
How  terrible  is  God  in  arms  ! 
In  Israel  are  his  mercies  known, 
Israel  is  his  peculiar  throne. 

3  Proclaim  him  king,  pronounce  him  blest , 
He's  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest, 
When  terrors  rise  and  nations  faint, 
God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 
PSALM  68.  (1-7,  18.)  Second  P>at.  L.  J». 

Christ's  ascension,  and  the  gift  of  tV  W-™x- 

LORD,  w  hen  thou  didst  asc/dd  on  high, 
T  en  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky  ; 
Those  heavenly  guards  ap*»nd  thee  wait, 
Like  chariots  that  attend  %  state. 
2  Not  Sinai's  mountain-cm^  appear 
.More  glorious  wher*hc  Lord  was  there  : 
While  he  pronouW^l  his  dreadful  law. 
And  struck  the  rfiosen  tribes  with  awe. 
>  How  bright  tty  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  anVn  chains,  like  captives,  led. 
i  Raised  *y  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
I  Ic  se*t  his  promised  Spirit  down, 
Witt  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
Tint  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 
PSALM  6S.  Third  Part.  L.  M. 
(10.  9.20,21,22.) 
f  raise  for  temporal  blessings;  or,  common  and  special  mercie*v 

WE  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  good, 
Who  fills  our  hearts  with  heavenly  food 


PSALM  69.  115 


Who  pcurs  hi-  blessings  from  the  ^ies, 
Vnd  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies. 

2  He  sends  the  sun  his  circuit  round, 

To  cheer  the  fruits,  to  warm  the  ground  : 
He  bids  the  clouds,  with  plenteous  rain. 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth  again. 

3  Tis  to  his  care  we  owe  our  breath, 
And  all  our  near  escapes  from  death  ; 
Safety  and  health  to  God  belong; 

lie  heals  the  weak,  and  guards  the  strong, 
\  He  makes  the  saint  and  sinner  prove 

The  common  blessings  of  his  love  ; 

But  the  wide  difference  that  remains 

Is  endless  joy,  or  endless  pains. 
9  The  Lord  that  bruised  the  serpent's  head. 

On  all  the  serpent's  seed  shall  tread  : 

The  stubborn  sinner's  hope  confound, 

And  smite  them  with  a  lasting  wound. 
6  But  his  right  hand  his  saints  shall  raise, 

From  the  deep  earth  or  deeper  seas, 

And  bring  them  to  his  courts  above  ; 

There  shall  they  taste  his  special  love. 
PSALM  69.  (1  —  14.)  First  Part.  C.  M. 

The  sufferings  of  Christ  for  our  salvation. 

8  AVE  me,  0  God,  the  swelling  floods 
"  Break  in  upon  my  soul ; 
M  I  sink,  and  sorrows  o'er  my  head 
u  Like  mighty  waters  roll. 

2  "  I  cry  till  all  my  voice  be  gone, 

"  In  tears  I  waste  the  day  •, 
'•'  My  God,  behold  my  longing  eyes, 
"  And  shorten  thy  delay. 

3  "  They  hate  my  soul  without  a  cause, 

"  And  still  their  number  grows 
■  More  than  the  hairs  about  my  head. 
"  And  mighty  are  my  foes. 
1  "  Twas  then  I  paid  the  dreadful  debt 
"  That  man  could  never  pay, 
;-  And  gave  those  honours  to  thy  law 
Which  sinners  took  awnv/' 


116  PSALXtfE  69. 


0  Thus  in  the  great  Messiah's  name, 
The  royal  prophet  mourns ; 
Thus  lie  awakes  our  hearts  to  grief, 
And  gives  us  joy  by  turns. 

6  i;  Now  shall  the  saints  rejoice  and  find 

"  Salvation  in  thy  name, 
"  For  I  have  borne  their  heavy  load 
"  Of  sorrow,  pain,  and  shame. 

7  "  Grief,  like  a  garment  clothed  me  round 

"  And  sackcloth  was  my  dress, 
"  While  I  procured  for  naked  souls 

"  A  robe  of  righteousness. 
S  "  Amongst  my  brethren  and  the  Jews 

"  I  like  a  stranger  stood, 
"And  bore  their  vile  reproach,  to  bring 

"  The  Gentiles  near  to  God. 
J)  «  I  came  in  sinful  mortals1  stead, 

"To  do  my  Father's  will: 
"  Yet  when  I  cleansed  my  Father's  hous< 

"  They  scandalized  my  zeal. 

10  "  My  fastings  and  my  holy  gleans 

"  Were  made  the  drunkard's  song  •, 
"But  God,  from  his  celestial  throne, 
"  Heard  my  complaining  tongue. 

1 1  "  He  saved  me  from  the  dreadful  deep 

"  Where  fears  beset  me  round  ; 
"  He  raised  and  fixed  my  sinking  feet 
"  On  well  established  ground. 

12  "'Twas  in  a  most' accepted  hour, 

"  My  prayer  arose  on  high, 
"  And  for  my  sake  my  God  shall  hear 
"  The  dying  sinner's  cry." 
PSALM  69.  Second  Part.  CM. 

The  passion  and  exaltation  of  Christ. 

NOWr  let  our  lips,  with  holy  fear 
And  mournful  pleasure,  sino* 
The  sufferings  of  our  great  High  Priest. 
The  sorrows  of  our  King. 
•2  He  sinks  in  floods  of  deep  distress : 
How  hish  the  waters  rise  ! 


PSALSfi  69.  H* 

ilc  to  his  heavenly  Father's  car 
lie  send?  perpetual  cries. 
•;  Hear  me,  0  Lord,  and  save  thy  Son, 

•;  Nor  hide  thy  shining  face  ; 
••  Why  should  thy  favourite  look  like  one 

o{  thy  grace  ? 
••  With  rage  they  persecute  the  man 
"  That  groans  beneath  thy  wound, 
k-  While  for  a  sacrifice  I  pour 
"  My  life  upon  the  ground. 
•;  They  tread  my  honour  to  the  dust, 

••  And  laugh  when  1  complain ; 
-  Their  sharp,  insulting  slanders,  add 

"  Fresh  anguish  to  my  pain. 
;i  All  my  reproach  is  known  to  thee, 

"  The  scandal  and  the  sname ; 
••  Reproach  has  broke  v%  bleeding  heart 

"  And  lies  defile  my  name. 
;- 1  looked  for  pity,  but  in  vain  ; 

•  My  kindred  are  my  grief; 
••  1  ask  my  friends  for  comfort  round: 

••  But  meet  with  no  relief. 
■•  With  vinegar  they  mock  my  thirst, 

"  They  give  me  gall  for  food  ; 
••  And  sporting  with  my  dying  groans. 
"  They  triumph  in  my  blood. 
{j  -  Shine  into  my  distressed  soul, 
14  Let  thy  compassion  save  ; 
"'•  And  though  my  flesh  sink  down  to  death. 
"  Redeem  it  from  the  grave. 
10  "  I  shall  arise  to  praise  thy  name, 
"Shall  reign  in  wrlds  unknown  ; 
"  And  thy  salvation,  O  my  God, 
41  Shall  seat  me  on  thy  throne.'" 

PSALM  69,  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

Chriit'3  obedience  and  death  ;  or,  God  glorified  and  sinners  saved 

FATHER,  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace, 
I  bless  mv  Saviour's  name  ; 


118  PSAI.M  69. 


He  bought  salvation  lor  the  poor, 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame.    . 

2  His  deep  distress  has  raised  us  high, 

His  duty  and  his  zeal 
Fulfilled  the  law  which  mortals  broke. 
And  finished  all  thy  will. 

3  His  dying  groans,  his  living  songs, 

Shall  better  please  my  God,' 
Than  harp  or  trumpet's  solemn  sound. 
Than  goat's  or  bullock's  blood. 

4  This  shall  his  humble  followers  see, 

And  s<?t  their  hearts  at  rest ; 
They  by  Ins  death  draw  near  to  thee. 
(    And  live  for  ever  blest. 

5  Let  heaven  and  ^11  that  dwell  on  high. 

To  God  their  voices  raise, 
While  lands,  and  seas,  assist  the  sky, 
And  join  to  advance  his  praise. 

6  Zion  is  thine,  most  holy  God, 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  g?jes  ; 
And  glory  purchased  by  his  bloul 
For  thine  own  Israel  waits. 

PSALM  69.  First  Part.     L.  M 

(Christ's  passion,   and  the  sinner's  salvation. 

EEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord  : 
Behold  the  rising  billows  roll 
To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul. 

2  In  long  complaints  he  spends  his  breath, 
While  hosts  of  hell,  and  powers  of  death 
And  all  the  sons  of  malice  join 

To  execute  their  curst  design. 

3  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love 
Has  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove  ; 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Atoned  for  crimes  which  we  had  done. 

\  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
The  honours  of  thy  law  restored ; 


PSALM    69,70. 119 

Hi-  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known, 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 
o  Ofor  hi©  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  (he  mourning  sinner  live; 
Tiic  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turned  to  shame. 
PSALM  69,  (v.  7,  &c.)  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Clu  j8  and  zeal. 

TWAS  for  our  sake,  eternal  God, 
Thy  Son  sustained  that  heavy  load 
Of  bas  •  reproach  and  sore  disgrace, 
While  shame  defiled  his  sacred  face. 

tr  The  Jews,  his  brethren  and  his  kin, 
Abused  the  man  that  checked  their  sin  ; 

ile  he  fulfilled  thy  holy  laws, 
They  hate  him,  but  without  a  cause. 

3  -  [My  father's  house,"  said  he,  "  was  made 
•  A  place  for  worship,  not  for  trade  ;" 
Then  scattering  all  their  gold  and  brass, 
He  scourged  the  merchants  from  the  place.] 

■\   r/eal  for  the  temple  of  his  God 

Consumed  his  life,  exposed  his  blood ; 

Reproaches  at  thy  glory  thrown, 

lie  felt  and  mourned  them  as  hisow.i.] 

:>  [His  friends  forsook,  his  followers  fled, 
While  foes  and  arms  surround  hh  head  ; 
They  curse  him  with  a  slanderous  tongue, 
And  the  false  judge  maintains  the  wrong.] 

G  His  life  they  load  with  hate/ul  lies, 
And  charge  his  lips  with  biasp-'iemies : 
They  naif  him  to  the  shuneAil  tree  ; 
There  hung  the  man  that  -iied  for  me. 

7  But  God  beheld,  and  frjm  his  throne 
Marks  oui  the  men  t^at  hate  his  Son  ; 
The  hand  that  raised  him  from  the  dead 
Shall  pour  the  vengeance  on  their  head; 
PSALM  70.     C.  M. 

Protection  against  personal  enemies. 

IN  haste,  0  God, attend  my  call. 
Nor  heai  mv  cries  in  vain: 


120  PSAUft    71. 

Oh  let  thy  speed  prevent  my  fall, 
And  still  my  hope  sustain. 

2  When  foes  insidious  wound  my  name, 

A  ud  tempt  my  soul  astray, 
Then  let  them  fall,  with  lasting  shame, 
To  their  own  p  lots  a  pre 

3  While  all  that  love  thy  name  rejoice, 

And  glory  in  thy  word, 
In  thy  salvation  raise  their  voice, 
And  magnify  the  Lord. 

4  0  thou  my  help  in  time  of  need. 

Behold  my  sore  dismay  ; 
In  pity  hasten  to  my  aid, 
Nor  let  thy  grace  delay. 
PSALM  71.  (5—9)  First  Part.  C.  ft 

The  aged  saint's  reflection  and  hope. 

MY  God,  my  everlasting  hope, 
I  live  upon  thy  truth  ; 
Thine  hands  have  held  my  chidhoou  up. 
And  strengthened  all  my  youth. 

2  My  flesh  was  fashioned  by  thy  power. 

With  all  these  limbs  of  mine ; 
And  from  my  mother's  painful  hour, 
I've  been  entirely  thine. 

3  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seen 

Repeated  every  year ; 
Behold,  my  days  that  yet  remain, 
I  trust  \hem  to  thy  care. 

4  Cast  me  notofi  when  strength  declines 

When  hoarj  hairs  arise," 
And  round  me  M  thy  glory  shine. 
Whene'er  thy  servant  dies'. 

5  Then  in  the  history  *f  my  a«e, 

When  men  review  soy  foyg, 
They'll  read  thy  love  in  every  page. 
'  In  every  line  thy  praise, 

PSALM  71.  Second  Part.  Q.  M. 

Christ  ourstrenr-lh  and  righteousne.^ 

Y/|Y  Saviour,  my  almighty  friend. 
LtJ.  when  i  begin  thy  praise, 


PSALIiI  71.  125 


Where  will  the  growing  numbers  cud, 

The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ? 
3  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust. 

Thy  goodness  I  adore  ; 
And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  fir-. 

I  spake  thy  glories  more. 
•  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road, 
And  march,  with  courage  in  thy  strength. 

To  see  my  Father,  God. 
\  "When  I  am  filled  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
ITi  plead  thy  perfect  righteousn 

And  mention  none  but  thine. 
r>  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  victories  of  my  King! 
31  y  soul,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 

Shall  thy  salvation  sing, 
[My  tongue  shall  all  the  day  proclaim 

My  Saviour  and  my  God ; 
His  death  has  brought  my  foes  to  shame, 

And  saved  me  by  his  blood. 
7  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers  ; 

With  this  delightful  song 
I'll  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 

Isor  think  the  season  long.] 

PSALM  71.  (17—21  )  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

The  aged  christian's  prayer  and  sons ;  or,  old  age,  death,  and  tlK- 
resurrection. 

GOD  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth, 
The  guide  of  all  my  days, 
1  have  declared  thy  heavenly  truth, 
And  told  thy  wondrous  ways. 
2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs, 
And  leave  my  fainting  heart  ? 
Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years 
If  God,  my  strength,  depart  ? 
?  Let  me  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 
Before  the  ri=in°;  np;e, 
h 


122  SCALES  72. 


And  leave  a  savour  of  thy  name, 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 

Attends  my  next  remove  ; 
O  may  these  poor  remains  of  breafl. 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love  ! 
PAUSE. 

5  Thy  righteousness  is  deep  and  high 

Unsearchable  thy  deeds ; 
Thy  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 

And  all  my  praise  exceeds. 
G  Oft  have  I  heard  thy  threatening?  rpai , 

And  oil  endured  the  grief ; 
But  when  thy  hand  has  prest  me  sore 

Thy  grace  was  my  relief. 

7  By  long  experience  have  I  known 

Thy  sovereign  power  to  save  ; 
At  thy  command  1  venture  down 
Securely  to  the  grave. 

8  When  I  lie  buried  deep  in  dust, 

My  flesh  shall  be  thy  care  ; 
These  withered  limbs  with  thee  I  trust, 
To  raise  them  strong  and  fair. 

PSALM'  72.  First  Part.  L.  M. 

The  kingdoai  of  Christ. 

GREAT  God,  whosp  universal  sway 
The  known  and  unknown  worlds  obe 
Nov/  give  the  kingdom  to  thy  Son, 
Extend  his  power,  exalt  his  throne. 

'.1  Thy  sceptre  well  becomes  his  hands, 
All  heaven  submits  to  his  commands'; 
His  justice  shall  avenge  the  poor, 
And  pride  and  rage  prevail  no  more. 

j  Yv'ith  power  he  vindicates  the  just, 
And  treads  the  oppressor  in  the  dust ; 
J  lis  worship  and  his  fear  shall  last, 
Till  hours,  and  years,  and  time  be  past. 
As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
So  shall  he  send  his  influence  down  : 


PS^^M  71.  123 


-  grace  on  fainting  souls  distil?, 
f  .ike  heavenly  dew  on  thirsty  hills, 
.  The  heathen  hinds  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 
Revive  a!  his  first  d.ivrning  light, 
Arid  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 
J  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  days. 
Drcst  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise  : 
Peace,  like  a  river  from  his  throne, 

ill  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

PSALM  72.  Second  Part.  I-  M, 

•;s  kir.'ructp  r.mona  tlie  gentiles. 

JESUS  shail  rc'-.-n  where'er  the  sun 
Docs  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore. 
Till  moon  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more, 

2  [Behold  the  nations  with  their  kings; 
There  Europe  her  best  tribute  brings : 
From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet. 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet. 

■  There  Persia,  glorious  to  behold, 
Vnd  Inaia  shines  in  eastern  gold  ; 

While  western  empires  own  their  Lord, 

And  savage  tribes  attend  his  word.] 
-  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 

And  endless  praises  crown  his  head ; 

His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 

"With  every  morning  sacrifice. 
"<  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 

Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 

And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 

Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

3  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns. 
The  joyful  prisoner  bursts  his  chains; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 
Where  he  displays  his  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more, 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 
Mere  blessines  than  their  father  lost 


124  PSALM  73. 


3  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King : 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

PSALM  73.    First  Part.  C.  M. 

Afflicted  saints  happy,  and  prosperous  sinners  cursed. 

%TTOVV  Pm  convinced  the  Lord  is  kind 
.  i^l    To  men  of  heart  sincere  ; 

Yet  once  my  foolish  thoughts  repined  , 
And  bordered  on  despair. 
S  I  grieved  to  see  the  wicked  thrive, 
And  spoke  with  angry  breath, 
;  How  pleasant  and  profane  they  live  I 
4i  How  peaceful  is  their  death  ! 

3  '-'  With  well  fed  flesh  and  haughty  eyes 

u  They  lay  their  fears  to  sleep  ; 
k;  Against  the  heavens  their  slanders  rise, 
"  While  saints  in  silence  weep. 

4  "  In  vain  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 

"  And  cleanse  my  heart  in  vain  : 
"  For  I  am  chastened  all  the  day, 
i'  The  night  renews  my  pain.1' 

5  Yet  while  my  tongue  indulged  complaints. 

1  fet  my  heart  reprove  ; 
C1  Sure  I  shall  thus  offend  thy  saints, 
"  And  grieve  the  men  I  love." 
H  But  still  I  found  my  doubts  too  hard. 
The  conflict  too  severe ; 
Till  I  retired  to  search  thy  word, 
And  learn  thy  secrets  there. 

7  There,  as  in  some  prophetic  glass, 

I  saw  the  sinner  sit 
High  mounted  on  a  slippery  place 
Beside  a  fiery  pit. 

8  I  heard  the  wretch  profanely  boast. 

Till  at  thy  frown  he  fell ; 
His  honours  in  a  dream  were  lost, 
And  he  awakes  in  hell. 
3  Lord,  what  an  envious  fool  I  was  I 
How  like  a  thoughtless  beast  \ 


PSALM  73.  125 


Thus  to  suspect  thy  promised  grace, 
x\nd  think  the  wicked  blest. 
10  Yet  I  was  kept  from  full  despair, 
Upheld  by  power  unknown  ; 
That  blessed  hand  that  broke  the  snare 
Shall  guide  me  to  thy  throne. 
PSALM  73.  (-23—28.)  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

God  our  portion  here  and  hereafter. 

GOD  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 
My  help  for  ever  near, 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up 
When  sinking  in  despair. 
2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 
Through  life's  bewildered  race  ; 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 
J  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 
'Twould  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 
And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint, 
Gcd  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Behold  the  sinners  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence  die ; 
Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad; 
•  And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 
PSALM  73.   (2,,  3,  6,  17—20.)  L.  M. 

The  prosperity  of  sinners  cursed. 

LORD,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  3f, 
To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  repine. 
To  see  the  wicked  placed  on  high, 
In  pride  and  robes  of  honour  shine  ! 
2  But,  oh!  their  end,  their  dreadful  end  ': 
Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so  : 


12fr PSALM  73.    ■ 

On  slippery  rocks  1  see  them  stand, 

And  fiery  billows  roll  below. 
I  Now  let  them  boast  bow  tall  they  rise, 

I'll  never  envy  them  again: 

There  they  may  stand  with  haughty  eye?, 

Till  they  plunge  deep  in  endless  pain. 
4  Their  fancied  joys  how  fast  they  flee  ! 

Like  dreams  as  fleeting  and  as  vain  : 

Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 
,  Are  but  a  prelude  to  their  pain. 
>  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 

Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood; 

Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine. 

My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 
PS ,*LM73.  S   M. 

The  mystery  of  providence  unfolded. 

URE  there's  a  righteous  God, 
Nor  is  religion  vain  ; 
Though  men  of  vice  may  boast  aloud. 
And  men  of  grace  complain. 
1  I  saw  the  wicked  rise, 

And  felt  my  heart  repine, 
While  haughty  fools  with  scornful  eyes. 
In  robes  of  honour  shine. 
)  [Pampered  with  wanton  ease, 
Their  flesh  looks  full  and  fair, 
Their  wealth  rolls  in  like  flowing  seas. 
,  And  grows  without  their  care. 
L  Free  from  the  plagues  and  pains 
That  pious  souls  endure, 
Through  ail  their  life  oppression  reigQS, 
And  racks  the  humble  poor. 
>  Their  impious  tongues  blaspheme 
The  everlasting  God  : 
Their  malice  blasts  the  good  man's  name. 
And  spreads  their  lies  abroad. 
I  But  I  with  flowing  tcais, 

Indulged  my  doubts  to  rise : 


PSA3CM  74.  227 


•  Is  there  a  God  that  sees  or  hears 
«  The  things  below  the  skies  ?"] 
7  The  tumult  of  my  thought 
Held  me  in  hard  suspense, 
Till  to  thy  house  my  feet  were  brought 
To  learn  thy  justice  thence. 
S  Thy  word  with  light  and  power 
fed  my  mistake  amend  ; 
I  viewed  the  sinners'  life  before. 
13 ut  here  I  learnt  their  end. 
9  On  what  a  slippery  steep 

The  thoughtless  wretches  go  ! 
And  oh  !  that  dreadful,  fiery  deep, 
That  waits  their  fall  below  ! 
0  Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 

My  thoughts  no  more  repine  ; 
I  call  my  God  my  portion  now, 
ad  all  my  powers  are  thine. 
PSALM  74.     C.  M. 

T:.    rbarch  pleading  with  God  under  sore  pec 

WILL  God  for  ever  cast  us  oil? 
His  wrath  for  ever  smoke 
Against  the  people  of  his  love, 
[lis  little  chosen  flock? 
2  Think  of  the  tnbes  so  dearly  bough: 
With  their  Redeemers  blood  ; 
Nor  let  thy  Zion  be  forgot, 
Where  once  thy  glory  stood, 
j  Lift  up  thy  (cet  and  march  in  hasi  .. 
id  our  ruin  calls; 
See  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waste 
Is  made  within  thy  walls. 
4  Where  once  thy  churches  prayed  and  sa 
Thy   oes  profanely  rage  ; 
Amid" thy  gates  their  ensigns  hang, 
And  there  their  hosts  engage, 
.j  How  are  the  seats  of  worship  broke  ; 
They  tear  the  buildings  down, 
And  he  that  deals  the  heaviest  stroke 
;ures  the  chief  renown. 


128 PSALM  74L 

6  With  flames  they  threaten  to  destroy 

Thy  children  in  their  rest: 
"  Come  let  us  burn  at  once,"  they  cry. 
"  The  temple  and  the  priest." 

7  And  still  to  heighten  our  distress, 

Thy  presence  is  withdrawn ; 
Thy  wonted  signs  of  power  and  grace, 
Thy  power  and  grace  are  gone. 
3  No  prophet  speaks  to  calm  our  grief, 
But  all  in  silence  mourn ; 
Nor  know  the  times  of  our  relief, 
The  hour  of  thy  return. 
PAUSE. 

9  How  long,  eternal  God,  how  long 

Shall  men  of  pride  blaspheme  r 
Shall  saints  be  made  their  endless  sorfg, 
And  bear  immortal  shame  ? 

10  Canst  thou  for  ever  sit  and  hear 

Thine  holy  name  profaned  1 
And  still  thy  jealousy  forbear, 
And  still  withhold  thine  hand  ? 

1 1  What  strange  deliverance  hast  thou  sho\yn 

In  ages  long  before  ! 
And  now  no  other  God  we  own, 
No  other  God  adore. 

1 2  Thou  didst  divide  the  raging  sea 

By  thy  resistless  might, 
To  make  thy  tribes  a  wondrous  way, 
.     And  then  secure  their  flight. 

13  Is  not  the  world  of  nature  thine. 

The  darkness  and  the  day  ? 
Didst  thou  not  bid  the  morning  shine,. 
And  mark  the  sun  his  way  ? 

14  Hath  not  thy  power  formed  every  coast. 

And  set  the  earth  its  bounds, 
With  summer's  heat  and  winter's  frost.., 
Jn  their  perpetual  rounds  I 

15  And  shall  the  sons  of  earth  and  du-; 

That  sacred  powerWaspbeme  ? 


TSALm  75.  129 


Will  not  thy  hand,  that  formed  them  first. 
Avenge  thine  injured  name  ? 
10  Think  on  the  covenant  thou  hast  made.. 
And  all  thy  words  of  love  : 
Nor  let  the  birds  of  prey  invade 
And  vex  thy  trembling  dove. 
17  Our  foes  will  triumph  in  our  blood. 
And  make  our  hope  their  jest  ; 
Plead  thine  own  cause,  Almighty  God, 
And  give  thy  children  rest. 

PSALM  75.  L.  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  the  return  of  peace. 

TO  thee,  most  high  and  holy  God, 
To  thee  our  thankful  hearts  we  rai.se ; 
Thy  works  declare  thy'name  abroad, 
Thy  wondrous  works  demand  our  praise-. 

2  To  slavery  doomed,  thy  chosen  sons 
Beheld  their  foes  triumphant  rise  ; 
And  sore  opprest  by  earthly  thrones, 
They  sought  the  sovereign  of  the  skies. 

3  'Twas  then,  great  God,  with  equal  power \ 
Arose  thy  vengeance  and  thy  grace, 
To  scourge  their  legions  from  the  shore, 
And  save  the  remnant  of  thy  race. 

1  Thy  hand  that  formed  the  restless  maiD-. 
And  reared  the  mountain's  awful  head, 
Bade  raging  seas  their  course  restrain. 
And  deserts  wilds  receive  their  dead. 
Such  wonders  never  come  by  chance. 
Nor  can  the  winds  such  blessings  blow  v 
v"Tis  God,  the  Judge,  doth  one  advance. 
'Tis  God  that  lays  another  iow. 
Let  haughty  tyrants  sink  their  pride: 
2Sor  lift  so  high  their  scornful  head  ; 
But  lay  their  impious  thoughts  aside, 
And  own  the  empire  Godtiath  mao1'  *, 


13D  PSAMff  76. 


PSALM  7G.     C.  M. 

Israel  Sifted,  and  the  Assyrians   destroyed:    or,  Codla  vensoar.tu" 
against  his  enemies  proceeds  f'roin  his  ehurOh. 

IN  Judah  God  of  old  was  known  : 
His  name  in  Israel  great ; 
In  Salem  stood  his  holy  throne. 
And  Zion  was  his  seat. 
*6  Among  the  praises  of  his  saints, 
His  dwelling  there  he  chose  ; 
There  he  received  their  just  complaints 
Against  their  haughty  foes. 

3  From  Zion  went  his  dreadful  word. 

And  broke  that  threatening  spear  ; 
The  bow,  the  arrows,  and  the  sword, 
And  crushed  the  Assyrian  War. 

4  What  are  the  earth's  wide  kingdoms  cist 

But  mighty  hills  of  prey  ? 
The  hill  on  which  Jehovah  dwells 
Is  glorious  more  than  they. 

5  'Twas  Zion's  King  that  stopped  the  breath 

Of  captains  and  their  bands ; 
The  men  of  might  sleep  fast  in  death. 
That  quells  their  warlike  hands. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God, 

Both  horse  and  chariot  fell ! 
Who  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  rod  I 
Thy  vengeance  who  can  toil  I 

7  What  power  can  stand  before  thy  sight 

When  once  thy  wrath  appears  I 
When  heaven  shines  ronnd  with  dreadful  li 
The  c^rth  adores  and  fears. 

8  When  God,  in  his  own  sovereign  ways. 

Comes  down  to  save  the  opprest, 
The  wrath  of  man  shall  work  his  pra: 
And  he'll  restrain  the  rest. 
•J  [Vows  to  the  Lord  and  tribute  bring 
Yc  princes  fear  his  frown  : 
3  lis  terrors  shake  the  proudest  king. 
And  smite  his  armies  down. 


PSALM  77.  ,131 


id  The  thunder  of  his  sharp  rebuke 
Our  haughty  foes  shall  feel ; 
For  Jacob's  God  hath  not  forsook, 
Bat  dwells  in  Zion  still. 

PSALM  77.  First  Part.  C.  31 

ncholy  assaulting,  and  hope  prevailing. 

JTHO  God  I  cried  with  mournful  voice 
JL     I  sought  his  gracious  ear, 
In  the  sad  hour  when  trouble  rose, 
And  filled  my  heart  with  fear. 
B  Sad  were  my  clay;',  and  dark  my  nights, 
Mysoul  refused  relief; 
I  thought  on  God  the  just  and  wi 
But  thoughts  increased  my  grief. 
J  Still  I  complained,  and  still  opprest, 
My  heart  began  to  break  ; 
Mj  God,  thy  wrath  forbade  my  rest. 
And  kept  my  eyes  awake. 
1  My  overwhelming  scitows  grew 
Till  I  could  speak  no  more  ; 
Then  I  within  myself  withdrew, 

And  called  thy  judgments  o'er. 
I  called  back  years  and  ancient  ti:- 

When  I  beheld  thy  face  ; 
My  spirit  searched  for  secret  crimes 

That  might  withhold  thy  grace. 
I  called  thy  mercies  to  my  mind, 

Which  I  enjoyed  before  ; 
And  will  the  Lord  no  more  be  kind  • 
His  face  appear  no  more  ? 
?  Will  he  for  ever  cast  me  off?    * 
His  promise  ever  fail  ? 
Has  he  forgot  his  tender  love  ? 
Shall  anger  still  prevail  ? 
)  But  1  forbid  this  hopeless  thought,  « 

This  dark,  despairing  frame^ 
Remembering  what  thy  hand  hath  wroughi  & 
Thy  hand  is  still  the  same. 
)  I'll  think  again  of  all  thy  ways, 
And  talk  thy  wonders  o'er, 


132  JPSAX.3MC  77. 


Thy  wonders  of  recovering  grace, 
When  flesh  could  hope  no  more. 
10  Grace  dwelt  with  Justice  on  the  throne  : 
And  men  that  love  thy  word, 
Have  in  thy  sanctuary  known 
The  counsels  of  the  Lord. 
PSALM  77.   Second  Part.    C.  3VI. 

Comfort  derived  from  ancient  providence  ;  or,  Israel  delivered  fr< 
Egypt,  and  brought  to  Canaan. 

HOW  awful  is  thy  chastening  rod  ! 
(May  thy  own  children  say) 
"  The  great,  the  wise,  the  dread!  j1  God !' 
"  How  holy  is  his  way  !" 
2  I'll  meditate  his  works  of  old, 
Who  reigns  in  heaven  above, 
I'll  hear  his  ancient  wonders  told. 
And  learn  to  trust  his  love. 
?3  He  saw  the  house  of  Joseph  lie 
With  Egypt's  yoke  opprest ; 
Long  he  delayed  to  hear  their  cry , 
Nor  gave  his  people  rest. 
i  The  sons  of  pious  Jacob  semed 
Abandoned  to  their  foes  ; 
But  his  almighty  arm  redeemed 
The  nation  whom  he  chose. 
5  From  slavish  chains  he  sets  them  fret 
They  follow  where  he  calls  ; 
He  bade  them  venture  through  the  sea: 
And  made  the  waves  their  walls. 
G  The  waters  saw  thee,  mighty  God, 
The  waters  saw  thee  come; 
Backward  they  fled,  and  frighted  stood. 
To  make  thine  armies  room. 
7  Strange  was  thy  journey  through  the  scar 

Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  unknown  ;  ^k 

Terrors  attend  the  wondrous  way  An 

That  brings  thy  mercies  down. 

S  [Thy  voice,  with  terror  in  the  sound, 

Through  clouds  and  darkness  broke  j 


PSALM  78.  133T 


All  heaven  in  lightning  shone  around, 

And  earth  with  thunder  shook. 
Thine  arrows  through  the  skies  were  hurled, 

How  glorious  is  the  Lord  ! 
Surprise  and  trembling  seized  the  world. 

And  all  his  saints  adored. 
0  He  gave  them  water  from  the  rock  ; 

And  safe,  by  Moses'  hand, 
Through  a  dry  desert  led  his  flock, 

To  Canaan's  promised  land.] 

PSALM  78.     First  Part.     C.  M. 

Providence  of  God  recorded  ;  or,  pious  education,  and  instrw 
.  l:en. 

LET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
Which  God  penbrmed  of  old  ; 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw. 

And  which  our  fathers  told. 
He  bids  us  make  his  glories  known. 

His  works  of  power  and  grace  : 
And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  down 

Through  every  rising  race. 
Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  son- . 

And  they  again  to  theirs, 
That  generations  yet  unborn 

May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 
Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands, 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  work-. 

But  practice  his  commands.  • 

PSALM  78.  Second  Part.  CM.     • 

sra-:vi  rebellion  and  punishment ;  or,  the  iins  sad  chastisement     ' 
God's  people. 

)H  what  a  stiff,  rebellious  house, 
Was  Jacob's  ancient  race  ! 
False  to  their  own  most  solemn  vows, 

And  to  their  Maker's  grace. 
They  broke  the  covenant  of  his  love. 

And  did  his  laws  despise  ; 
Forgot  the  works  he  wrought  to  prove 
His  power  before  their  eyes. 


134  ESAIrM  73. 


■3  They  saw  the  plagues  on  Egypt  light 

From  his  avenging  hand  : 
What  dreadful  tokens  of  his  might 

Spread  o^cr  the  stubborn  land  ! 
4  They  saw  him  cleave  the  mighty  sea, 

And  marched  with  safety  through, 
"Willi  watery  walls  to  guard  their  way, 

Till  they  had  'scaped  the  foe. 

6  A  wondrous  pillar  marked  (he  road. 

Composed  of  shade  and  light; 
By  day  it  proved  a  sheltering  cloud, 

A  leading  fire  by  night, 
G  He  from  the  rock  their  thirst  supplied  ; 

The  gushing  waters  flowed, 
And  ran  in  rivers  by  their  side, 

Along  the  desert  road. 

7  Yet  they  provoked  the  Lord  most  high 

And  dared  distrust  his  hand  ; 
"  Can  he  with  bread  our  hosts  supply. 

"Amidst this  barren  land?" 
•3  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard, 

And  caused  his  wrath  to  ilarne :  , 
His  terrors  ever  stand  prepared 

To  vindicate  his  name. 

PSALM  78.  Third  Part.  C.  jI. 

Tjie  punishment  of  luxury  and  intemperance  5  or,  chastisement  a 
salvation 

WHEN  Israel  sinned  the  Lord  reproved. 
And  filled  their  hearts  with  dread  ; 
Yet  he  forgave  the  men  he  loved, 
'And  sent  them  heavenly  bread. 
>  fie  fed  them  with  a  liberal  hand, 
And  made  his  treasures  known  ; 
He  gave  the  midnight  clouds  Gommand 
To  pour  provision  down. 
i  The  manna,  like  a  morning  shower, 
Lay  thick  around  their  i'eet; 
The  food  of  heaven,  so  light,  so  pure. 
As  though  'twere  angels'  meat. 


PSALM  78.  1S5 


4  But  they  in  murmuring  language  ^aid, 
•-  Is  manna  all  our  least  ? 
••  Wc  loath  this  light,  this  airy  bi 
M  We  must  have  flesh  to  taste."' 
p  ••  Ye  shall  have  flesh  to  please  your  lust." 
The  Lord  in  wrath  replied, 
And  sent  them  quails,  like  sand  or  dust, 
Heaped  up  on  every  side. 
G  He  gave  them  all  their  own  deske  ; 
And,  greedy  as  they  fed, 
His  vengeance  burnt  with  secretin 
And  smote  the  rebels  dead. 
7  When  some  were  slain,  the  rest  retun 
And  sought  the  Lord  with  tears  ; 
Under  the  rod  they  feared  and  mourned. 
But  soou  forgot  their  fears. 

he  chastised,  and  still  forgave, 
Till,  by  his  gracious  hand, 
The  nations  he  resolved  to  save 
Possessed  the  promised  land. 

PSALM  78.  (3-2,  fee.)  Fourth  Part.  L.  j|J 

aesa  ;  or,  sin  punished  surd 

^"1  RE  AT  God,  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 

\J[  By  turns  thine  anger  and  thy  lov 
There  in  a  glass  our  hearts  may  see 
How  iickle  and  how  false  they  be. 

2  How  soon  the  faithless  Jews  forgot 

*/ul  wonders  God  had  wrought : 
Then  they  provoke  him  to  his  face, 
Nor  tear  his  power,  nor  trust  his  graced 
The  Lord  consumed  their  years  in  pain,. 
And  made  their  travels  ion-^  and  vain  ; 
>us  march  through  unknown  ways', 
c  re  oat  their  strength  and  spent  their  day.- 

4  Oft  when  they  saw  their  brethren  slain, 
Thejrmo  urne  hand  sought  the  Lord  again  ;• 
Called  him  the  Hock  of  their  abode, 


b  Redeemer  and  their  G 


od. 


136  PSALM  79. 


5  Their  prayers  and  vows  before  him  rise. 
As  flattering  words  or  solemn  lies, 
While  their  rebellious  tempers  prove 
False  to  his  covenant  and  his  love. 

0  Yet  could  his  sovereign  grace  forgive 
The  men  who  ne'er  deserved  to  live  ; 
His  anger  oft  away  he  turned, 
Or  else  with  gentle  flame  it  burned. 

7  He  saw  their  flesh  was  weak  and  frail. 
He  saw  temptations  still  prevail ; 
The  God  of  Abraham  loved  them  still, 
And  led  them  to  his  holy  hill. 

PSALM  79.     L.  M. 

For  the  distress  of  War. 

BEHOLD,  0  God,  what  cruel  foe's 
Thy  peaceful  heritage  invade; 
Thy  holy  temple  stands  defiled, 
Jn  dust  thy  sacred  walls  are  laid. 
-  Wide  o'er  the  valleys,  drenched  in  bloody 
Thy  people  fall'n  in  death  remain ; 
The  fowls  of  heaven  their  flesh  devour  ; 
And  savage  beasts  divide  the  slain. 

3  The  insulting  foes,  with  impious  ragQ, 
Reproach  thy  children  to  their  face ; 

11  Where  is  your  God  of  boasted  power, 
"  And  where  the  promise  of  his  grace  ?v 

4  Deep  from  the  prison's  horrid  gloomy. 
0  hear  the  mournful  captive  sigh, 
And  let  thy  sovereign  power  reprieve 
The  trembling  souls  condemned  to  die. 

5  Let  those  who  dared  to  insult  thy  reign. 
Return  dismayed  with  endless  shame  ; 
"While  heathens,  who  thy  grace  despise, 
Shall  from  thy  vengeance  learn  thy  name 

6  So  shall  thy  children,  freed  from  death. 
Eternal  songs  of  honour  raise  ; 

And  every  future  age  shall  tell 

Thy  sovereign  power  and  pardoning  grace 


__ PSALKZ  8fl.  137 

PSALMSO.   L.  M. 

lira  Church's  prayer  under  affiiction,  or,  The  vineyard  of  God  wasffll. 

GREAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 
Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell, 
And  led  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep, 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  the  deep  : 

f  Thy  church  is  ih  the  desert  now, 

Shine  from  on  high,  and  guide  us  through  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 

>  Great  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  long  shall  we  lament  and  pray, 
And  wait   n  vain  thy  kind  return  ? 
How  long  shall  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 

-1  {nstead  of  wine  and  cheerful  bread, 
Thy  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fedj 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 
PAUSE  THE  FIRST. 

5  Hast  thou  not  planted  with  thy  hands 
A  lovely  vine  in  heathen  lands  ? 
Did  not  thy  power  defend  it  round, 
And  heavenly  dews  enrich  the  ground  I 

6  How  did  the  spreading  branches  shoot, 
And  bless  the  nations  with  the  fruit? 
But  now,  dear  Lord,  look  down  and  see 
Thy  mourning  vine,  that  lovely  tree. 

7  Why  is  her  beauty  thus  defaced  ? 
Why  hast  thou  laid  her  fences  waste,? 
Strangers  and  foes  against  her  join. 
And  every  beast  devours  the  vine.  ■ 

6  Return,  almighty  God,  return, 

Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mouru.;" 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
'We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  mor.£. 
PAUSE  THE  SECOND. 

p  Lord,  when  this  vine  h\  Canaan  grew 
Thou  wast  its  strength  and  glory  too  ; 
Attacked  in  vain  b)-  all  its  foes, 
Till  (he  fair  hrandh  of  promise  rose, 
M 


138  PSALM  81. 


10  Fair  branch,  ordain'd  of  old  to  shoot 
From  David's  stock,  from  Jacob's  root  ; 
Himself  a  noble  vine,  and  we 
The  lesser  branches  of  the  tree. 

11  'Tis  thy  own  Son  ;  and  he  shall  stand 
Girt  with  thy  strength  at  thy  right  hand  ; 
Thy  first-born  Son,  adorneTl  and  blest 
With  power  and  grace  above  the  rest. 

12  Oh  !  for  his  sake  attend  our  cry, 
Shine  on  thy  churches,  lest  they  die ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 

PSALM  81.   (1,3—16.)  L.  M. 

The  warning  of  God  to  his  people  ;  or,  Spiritual  blessings  and  punish 


ments. 


SING-  to  the  Lord  aloud, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise  ; 
God  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour  God 
Let  Israel  hear  his  voice.  . 
2  "  From  idols  false  and  vain, 
"  Preserve  my  rites  divine  ; 
u  I  am  the  Lord,  who  broke  thy  chain 
st  Of  slavery  and  sin. 
S  u  Stretch  thy  desires  abroad, 
41  And  I'll  supply  them  we}\ ; 
"But  if  ye  will  refuse  your  God, 
"  If  Israel  will  rebel ; 
1  ;-  Pll  leave  them  (saith  the  Lord) 
"  To  their  own  lusts  a  prey  ; 
"  And  let  them  run  the  dangerous  road, 
"  *Tis  their  own  chosen  way. 
5  Ci  Yet.  0  that  all  my  saints 

14  Would  hearken  to  my  voice  ! 
«  Soon  1  would  ease  their  sore  complaints, 
u  \nd  bid  their  hearts  rejoice. 
,  "While  I  destroy  their  foes, 
f'Pll  richly  feed  my  flock  ; 
.*<  And  they  shall  taste  the  stream  that  flow? 
From  their  eternal  Rock.'*' 


PSALM  82,  83.  139 


PSALM  82    L.  M. 

C.Oii  the  supreme  Governor  ;  or,  Magistrates  \va:. 

A    MONG  the  assemblies  of  the  great, 

JjL  A  greater  Ruler  takes  his  seat ; 
The  God  of  heaven,  as  Judge,  surveys 
Those  gods  on  earth,  and  all  their  ways. 

I  Why  will  ye  frame  oppressive  laws? 
Or  why  support  the  unrighteous  cause  ? 
When  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor, 
That  foes  may  vex  the  saints  no  more  I 

5  They  know  not,  Lord,  nor  will  they  know 
Dark  are  the  ways  in  which  they  go  ; 
Their  name  of  earthly  gods  is  vain, 
For  they  shall  fall  and  die  like  men. 

j  Arise,  0  Lord,  and  let  thy  Son 
Possess  his  universal  throne, 
And  rule  the  nations  with  his  rod  ; 
He  is  our  Judge,  and  he  our  God. 
PSALM  83.   S.  M. 

A  complaint  against  Persecutors.. 

4   XD  will  the  God  of  grace 
:*\    Perpetual  silence  keep  ? 
The  God  of  justice  hold  his  peace. 
And  let  his  vengeance  deep  ? 
!  Behold  what  cursed  snares 
The  men  of  mischief  spread  ; 
The  men  that  hate  thy  saints  and  thsp. 
Lift  up  their  threatening  head. 
>  Against  thy  hidden  ones 

Their  counsels  they  employ, 
And  malice,  with  her  watchful  eye.. 
Pursues  them  to  destroy. 
I  il  Come  let  us  join'1  they  cry, 

u  To  root  them  from  the  ground, 
-:  Till  not  the  name  of  saints  remain. 
"  Nor  memory  shall  be  found." 
I  Awake,  almighty  God, 

And  call  thy  wrath  to  mind  ; 
Give  them  like  forests  to  the  fire. 
Or  stubble  to  the  wind. 


140  •  PSA&2K-84. 


6  Convince  their  madness,  Lord, 

And  make  them  seek  thy  name  ; 
Or  else  their  stubborn  rage  confound, 
That  they  may  die  in  shame. 

7  Then  shall  the  nations  know 

Thy  glorious,  dreadful  word  : 
Jehovah  is  thy  name  alone, 
And  thou  the  sovereign  Lord. 

PSALM  84.   First  Part.  L.  JYL 

The  pleasure  of  Public  Worship. 

OW  pleasant,  how  divinely  far, 
O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are  ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints, 
To  meet  the  assemblies  of  thy  saints, 
My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode: 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God  : 
My  God  !  my  King  !  why  should  I  bd 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee  ! 
The  sparrow  chooses  where  to  rest, 
And  for  her  young  provides  her  nest ; 
But  will  my  God  to  sparrows  grant 
The  pleasures  which  his  children  want  ? 
Blest  are  the  sairv  who  sit  on  high, 
Around  thy  throne  above  the  sky ; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 
Blest  arc  the  souls  who  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 
Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate  : 
God  is  their  strength  ;  and  through  the  road  ' 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 
Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength.- 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length; 
Till  oil  before  thy  face  appear, 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 


PSALM  S4.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

God  and  bis  church  ;  or,gr;ice  ;i;jd  glory. 

jTi  REAT  God,  attend  while  Zion  sings 
vJT  The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs  p* 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  tu  leave  thy  do 

3  God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day  ; 
God  is  our  shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  the  assaults  of  hell  and  sin  \ 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

1  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too  : 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

3  O  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glories  host  of  heaven  obey, 
And  devils  at  thy  presence  flee  ; 
Blest  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  thee. 

PSALM  84.  (1,2,  3—10.  Paraphrased)  C.  M 

ghtin  ordinances  of  worship  ;  or,  God  present  in  churchc?, 

Y  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  places 
To  which  thy  God  resorts ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 

Though  in  his  earthly  courts- 
There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  power  displays, 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 
With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 
With  his  rich  gifts  the  heavenly  dove 

Decend-;  and  fills  the  place, 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  love 

ad  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 
There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy  will  ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercies  there, 
!    1  sing  thy  praises  still. 


m  PSAZiM  84. 


PAUSE. 
5  My  heart  and  flesh  cry  out  for  thee, 
While  far  from  thine  abode  ; 
When  shall  1  tread  thy  courts,  and  see 
My  Saviour  and  my  God  ? 
3  The  sparrow  builds  herself  a  nest, 
And  suffers  no  remove  ; 
Oh  make  me  like  the  sparrow  blest, 
To  dwell  but  where  I  love. 
7  To  sit  one  day  beneath  thine  eye^, 
And  hear  thy  gracious  voice, 
Exceeds  a  whole  eternity 
Employed  in  carnal  joys. 
S  Lord  at  thy  threshold  I  would  wail- 
While  Jesus  is  within, 
Rather  than  fill  a  throne  of  state 
Among  the  tents  of  sin. 
.9  Could  I  command  the  spacious  land* 
And  the  more  boundless  sea, 
For  one  blest  hour  at  thy  right  hand 
I'd  give  them  both  away. 

PSALM  84.     As  the  14Sth  Psalm 

Longing  for  the  house  of  Gotl. 

LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thy  earthly  temples  are  : 
To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires 
With  warm  desires* 
To  see  my  God. 
2  The  sparrow  for  her  young 
With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest, 
And  wandering;  swallows  long; 
To  find  their  wonted  rest  ; 
My  spirit  faints 
With  equal  zeal 
To  rise  and  dwell 
Among  thy  saints. 


PSALM  84.  143 


( )  happy  souls  that  pray, 
"Where  God  appoints  to  hear  ; 
0  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there  ! 

They  praise  thee  still  ! 

And  happy  they 

That  love  the  way 

To  Zion's  hill. 
They  go  from  strength  to  strength. 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears  : 

0  glorious  seat, 
When  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet.     • 

To  spend  one  sacred  day 
"Where  God  and  saints  abide, 
Affords  diviner  joy 
Than  thousand  days  beside  : 
Where  God  resorts 

1  love  it  more 
To  keep  the  door 
Than  shine  in  courts. 

God  is  our  sun  and  shield, 
Our  light  and  our  defence  : 
With  gifts  our  hands  are  filled  ; 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence  : 

He  shall  bestow 

On  Jacob's  race 

Peculiar  grace 

And  glory  too. 
The  Lord  his  people  loves; 
7 lis  hand  no  good  withholds 
From  those  his  heart  approves. 
From  pure  and  pious  souls : 

Thrice  happy  he, 

O  God  of  hosts! 

Whose  spirit  trusts 

More  in  thee. 


1*4  F&AJLRS  85,  86. 


PSALM  85.  (1—  8.)  First  Part.  L.  M. 

Waiting  for  an  answer  to  prayer;  or,  deliverance  begun  and  complete^' 

IORD,  thou  bast  called  thy  grace  to  mind, 
A  Thou  hast  reversed  our  heavy  doom  : 
So  God  forgave  when  Israel  sinned, 
And  brought  his  wandering  captives  home. 

2  Thou  hast  begun  to  set  us  free, 
And  made  thy  fiercest  wrath  abate  : 
Now  let  our  hearts  be  turned  to  thee, 
And  our  salvation  be  complete, 

4  Revive  our  dying  graces,  Lord, 
And  let  thy  saints  in  thee  rejoice  : 
Make  known  thy  truth,  fulfil  thy  word., 
We  wait  foe  praise  to  tune  our  voice. 

3  We  wait  to  hear  what  God  will  say  ; 
He'll  speak  and  give  his  people  peace  ; 
But  let  them  run  no  more  astray, 

Lest  his  returning  wrath  increase. 
PSALM  $5.  (9,  &c  )  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Salvation  by  Christ. 

A LV  AT  ION  is  for  ever  nigh 
The  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord. 
And  grace  descending  from  on  high 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  aflord. 

2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met, 

Since  Christ'  the  Lord  came  down  from  heav'n 
By  his  ob  dience  so  complete, 
Justice  is  pleased  and  peace  is  given. 

3  Now  truth  and  honour  shall  abound, 
Rtligion  dwell  on  earth  again, 

And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentler  reign. 

4  His  righteousness  is  gone  before, 
To  give  us  free  access  to  God  ; 

Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more: 
But  mark  ids  steps  and  keep  the  road. 
PSALM "«»6.  (S— 13)  CM. 

A  general  song  of  praise  to  God. 

A    MONG  ihe  princes,  earthly  gods, 
j\.  There's  none  hath  power  divii 


PSALM  87. _145 

Nor  is  their  nature,  mighty  Lord, 
Nor  are  their  works  like  thine. 

2  The  nations  thou  hast  made  shall  bring 

Their  offerings  round  thy  throne  ; 
For  thou  alone  dost  wondrous  things, 
For  thou  art  God  alone. 

3  Lord,  I  would  walk  with  holy  feet, 

Teach  me  thine  heavenly  ways, 
And  all  my  wandering  thoughts  unite 
In  God  my  Father's  praise. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  and  my  tongue 

Shall  those  sweet  wonders  tell, 
How  by  thy  grace  my  sinking  soul 
Rose  from  the  deeps  of  hell. 

PSALM  37.  L.  M. 

Tbe  church  the  birth-place  of  the  saints ;  or,  Jew-:  and  Gentiles  united 
iii  the  christian  church. 

GOD  in  his  earthly  temple  lays 
Foundations  for  his  heavenly  praise ; 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well, 
But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  house 

That  pay  their  night  and  morning  vows  , 
Bat  makes  a  more  delightful  stay 
Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray, 

3  What  glories  were  described  of  old! 
What  wonders  are  in  Zion  told  ! 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below, 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know* 

4  Egypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew, 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew : 
Angels  and  men  shall  join  to  sing 
The  hill  where  living  waters  spring. 

When  God  makes  up  his  last  account 
Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 
'Twill  be  tin  honour  to  appear 
As  one  new-born  and  nourished  there. 


146  PSALM  83,  89. 


PSALM  88.     As  the  1 13th  Psalm. 

Loss  of  friends  and  abscence  of  divine  gvacr. 

GOD  of  my  salvation,  hear 
My  nightly  groan,  my  daily, prayer, 
That  stitl  employ  myxwasting  breath 
My  soul  declining  to  the  grave, 
Implores  thy  sovereign  power  to  save 
From  dark  despair  and  lasting  death. 

2  Thy  wrath  lies  heavy  on  my  soul, 
And  waves  of  sorrow  o'er  me  roil, 

While  dust  and  silence  spread  the  gloom 
My  friends,  beloved  in  happier  days, 
The  dear  companions  of  my  ways, 

Descend  around  me  to  the  tomb. 

3  As,  lost  in  lonely  grief,  I  tread 

The  mournful  mansions  of  the  dead, 

Or  to  some  thronged  assembly  go  ; 
Through  all  alike  I  rove  alone, 
While  here  forgotten,  there  unknown, 

The  change  renews  my  piercing  w^, 
i  And  why  will  God  neglect  my  call  ?. 
Or  who  shall  profit  by  my  fall  ? 

When  life  departs  and  love  expires. 
Can  dust  and  darkness  praise  the  Lord  .' 
Or  wake  or  brighten  at  his  word, 

And  tune  the  harp  with  heavenly  quire? 
•»  Yet  through  each  melancholy  day 
I've  prayed  to  thee,  and  still  will  pray, 

Imploring  still  thy  kind  return  : 
But  oh  !  my  friends,  my  comforts  fled, 
And  all  my  kindred  of  the  dead 

Recall  my  wandering  thoughts  to  mourn. 
PSALM  89.  First  Part.  L.  M. 

The  covenant  made  with  Christ  j  or  the  true  Oavirf 

1^  OR  ever  shall  my  song  record 
.     The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord  ; 
Mercy  and  truth  for  ever  stand 
Like  heaven,  established  by  his  hand. 
Thus  to  his  Son,  he  Bware  and  said, 
VYJtq  thee  my  covenant  first  is  made: 


PSALM  89.  14* 


tk  In  thee  shall  dying  sinners  live  ; 
■  Glory  and  grace  are  thine  to  give. 

3  "  Be  thou  my  prophet,  thou  my  prie 
illy  children  shall  be  ever  blest : 
'"  Thou  art  nn  chosen  King,  thy  throne 
"  Shall  stand  eternal  like  my  own. 

%  "  There's  none  of  all  my  sous  above. 
M  So  much  my  image  or  my  love ; 
"  Celestial  powers  acts  are, 

"  Then  what  can  earth  to  thee  compare 

)  ;*  David,  my  servant,  whom  I  chose 
•;  "•  my  Bock,  to  crush  my  foes, 

•%  And  raised  him  to  the  Jewish  throne, 
••  Was  but  a  shadow-  to  my  Son."" 

6  Now  let  the  church  rejoice  and  sing 
Jesus  her  Saviour  and  her  King : 
Angels  his  heavenly  wonders  show, 
And  saints  declare  his  works  below. 

PSALM  89.  First  Part.   C.  Yi 

The  faithfulness  of  God. 

~%  |TY  never  ceasing  song  shall  show 
JLfJL  The  mercies  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  make  succeeding  ages  know 
How  faithful  is  his  word, 
i  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce 
Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure  ; 
And  if  he  speak  a  promise  once, 
The  eternal  grace  is  sure. 

3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promised  Jewish  throne  ! 
But  there's  a  nobler  covenant  sealed 
To  David's  greater  Son. 

4  Mis  seed  for  ever  shall  possess 

A  throne  above  the  skies  ; 
The  meanest  subject  of  his  grace 
Shall  to  that  glory  rise. 

B  Lord  God  of  hosts,  thy  wondrous  ways 
Are  sung  by  saints  above  : 


148  PSALM  89, _ 

And  saints  on  earth  their  honours  raise 
To  thy  unchanging  love. 

PSALM  89.  (7,  &c.)  Second  Part.  C.  M 

The  power  and  majesty  of  God  ;  or,  reverential  worship. 

iKSjriTH  reverence  letthe  saints  appear, 
J  T     And  bow  before  the  Lord, 
His  high  commands  with  reverence  hear, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

2  How  terrible  thy  glories  rise ! 

How  bright  thine  armies  shine  ! 
Where  is  the  p rower  with  thee  that  vies, 
Or  truth  compared  with  thine? 

3  The  northern  pole,  and  southern,  rest 

On  thy  supporting  hand; 
Darkness  and  day,  from  east  to  west. 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

4  Thy  word  the  raging  winds  control, 

And  rule  the  boisterous  deep  ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll. 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

5  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  sea  are  thin. 

And  the  dark  world  of  hell ; 
They  saw  thine  arm  in  vengeance  shine 
When  Egypt  durst  rebel. 

6  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 

Yet  wondrous  is  thy  grace  ! 
While  truth  and  mercy,  joined  in  one> 
Invite  us  near  thy  face. 

PSALM  89.  (15,  &c.)  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

A  blessed  Gospel., 

BLESS'D  are  the  souls  who  hear  and  knew 
The  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go, 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 
2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up 
Through  their  Redeemer's  name  ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope 
And  fills  their  foes  with  shame. 


PSALM  89. 149 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 
Strength  and  salvation  gives  ; 
Israel,  thy  King  forever  reigns, 

Thy  God  forever  lives. 
PSALM  89.  (19,  &c.)  Fourth  Part.  C.  M. 

Christ's  mediatorial  kingdom  ;  or,  his  divine  and  human  naturf .- 

HEAR  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said, 
And  made  his  mercies  known  ; 
"  Sinners,  behold  your  help  is  laid 

11  On  my  almighty  Son. 
'?  ;i  Behold  the  man  my  wisdom  chose 

"  Among  your  mortal  race  : 
-•  His  head  my  holy  oil  o'crflows, 

"  With  full  supplies  of  grace. 
•High  shall  he  reign  on  David's  throne, 

"  My  people's  better  King  : 
■•'  My  arm  shall  beat  his  rivals  down. 

u  And  still  new  subjects  bring. 
"  My  truth  shall  guard  him  in  his  way. 

"  With  mercy  by  his  side : 
*•  While  in  my  name,  o'er  earth  and  sea, 

"  He  shall  in  triumph  ride. 
"  Me  for  his  Father  and  his  God. 

"  He  shall  for  ever  own, 
■;  Call  me  his  rock,  his  high  abode, 

"  And  Til  support  my  Son. 
£>  '"'-  My  first-born  Son,  arrayed  in  grace. 

"  At  my  right  hand  shall  sit ; 
"  Beneath  him  angels  know  their  place, 

u  And  monarchs  at  his  feet. 
!;  My  covenant  stands  for  ever  fast, 

"  My  promises  are  strong  ; 
t;  Firm  as  the  heavens  his  throne  shalliast, 

"  His  seed  endure  as  long." 
PSALM  89.  (30,  &c.)  Fifth  Part.  C.  M. 

The  covenant  of  grace  unchangeable  :  or,  affliction  without  rejectit  &. 

YET  (saith  the  Lord)  if  David's  race, 
"The  children  of  my  Son, 
•«  Should  break  my  laws,  abuse  my  grace, 
'•'•  And  tempt  mine  anger  down ; 


150  PSAUffl    89. 


"  Their  sins  I'll  visit  with  the  rod, 

"  And  make  their  folly  smart : 
44  But  I'll  not  cease  to  be  their  God. 

14  Nor  from  my  truth  depart 
44  My  coVnant  I  will  ae'er  revoke, 

"  But  keep  my  grace  in  mind  ; 
44  And  what  eternal  love  has  spoke, 
•     "  Eternal  truth  shall  bind. 
44  Once  have  I  sworn,  I  need  no  more. 

44  And  pledged  my  holiness, 
44  To  seal  the  sacred  promise  sure 

44  To  David  and  his  race. 
44  The  sun  shall  see  his  offspring  rise 

"And  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 
"  Long  as  he  travels  round  the  skies 

44  To  give  the  nations  day. 
44  Sure  as  the  moon  that  rules  the  night 

44  His  kingdom  shall  endure, 
••  Till  the  fixed  laws  of  shade  and  light 

44  Shall  be  observed  no  more.1' 

PSALM  39.  (47,  &c.)  Sixth  Part.  L.  M. 

Mortality  and  hope — A  funeral  psalm. 

EMEMBER,  Lord,  our  mortal  state, 
How  frail  our  life,  how  short  the  date  ! 
Where  is  the  man  that  draws  his  breath 
Safe  from  disease,  secure  from  death  ? 
Lord,  while  we  see  whole  nations  dic? 
Our  flesh  and  strength  repine  and  cry, 
44  Must  death  forever  rage  and  reign  ? 
44  Or  hast  thou  made  mankind  in  vain  ? 
44  Where  is  thy  promise  to  the  just? 
44  Are  not  thy  servants  turned  to  dust  ?'* 
But  faith  forbids  these  mournful  sighs. 
And  sees  the  sleeping  dust  arise. 
That  glorious  hour,  that  dreadful  day. 
Wipes  the  reproach  of  saints  away, 
And  clears  the  honour  of  thy  word : 
\wake,  our  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord, 


PS AUVI  89. 90.  151 

PSALM  89.   47,  a:  e.)  Last  Part.  As  the  113tb 

Lift,  i!i;itli,  «d  the  resurrection. 

THINK,  mighty  God,  on  feeble  man, 
I  low  few  his  hour?,  how  short  his  span  ' 

Short  from  the  cradle  to  the  grave  : 
Who  can  secure  hi>  vital  breath    4 
Against  the  bold  demands  of  death. 

W ith  skill  to  fly,  or  power  to  save  I 
Lord,  shall  it  be  for  ever  said, 
i%  The  rare  of  man  was  only  made 

•;  For  sickness,  sorrow,  and  the  dust  ':" 
Are  not  thy  servants,  day  by  day. 

to  their  graves  and  turned  to  clay  ? 

Lord,  wliere's  thy  kindness  to  the  just" 
Hast  thou  not  promised  to  thy  Son, 
And  all  his  seed  a  heavenly  crown  ! 

But  flesh  and  sense  indulge  despair  ; 
For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
That  faith  can  read  his  holy  word, 

And  find  a  resurrection  there. 
For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
Who  gives  his  saints  a  long  reward 

For  all  their  toil,  reproach,  and  pain  ; 
Let  all  below,  and  all  above, 

to  proclaim  thy  wondroas  love. 

\nd  each  repeat  their  loud  Jinw  ■ 
PSALM  90.    L.  ML 

Man  mortal,  and  Gou  eternal. 
A  mournful  song  at  a  funeral. 

THROUGH  every  age,  eternal  God, 
Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode  : 
High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  made 
Or  earth  thy  humble  footstool  laid. 

2  Long  hadst  thou  reigned  ere  time  began. 
Or  dust  was  fashioned  into  man  ; 
And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more 

3  But  man,  weak  man,  is  born  to  die. 
Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanity  : 


ISg PSALM  90. 

Thy  dreadful  sentence,  Lord,  was  just, 
"  Return,  ye  sinners,  to  your  dust." 

4  [A  thousand  of  our  years  amount 
Scarce  to  a  day  in  thine  account ; 
Like  yesterday's  departed  light, 
Or  the  last  watch  of  ending  night] 
PAUSE. 

o  Death,  like^an  overflowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away ;  our  life's  a  dream ; 
An  empty  tale ;  a  morning  flower, 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour. 

6  [Our  age  to  seventy  years  is  set ; 

How  short  the  time  I  how  frail  the  state  ! 
And  if  to  eighty  we  arrive,  , 

We  rather  sigh  and  groan  than  live. 

7  But  O  how  oft  thy  wrath  appears, 
And  cuts  off  our  expected  years ! 
Thy  wrath  awakes  our  humble  dread  ! 
We  fear  the  power  that  strikes  us  dead.  ] 

3  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man : 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  the  span. 
Till  a  wise  care  of  piety 
Fit  us  to  die  and  dwell  with  thee. 
PSALM  90.  (1—  5.)  First  Part.  C.  M 

Man  frail,  and  God  eternal. 

UR  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come  ; 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast. 

And  our  eternal  home. 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
Suflicient  is  thine  arm  alone, 

And  my  defence  is  sure. 
Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 

To  endless  years  the  same. 
Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, 

'-Return,  ye  sons  of  men  ;" 


PSAI.XVI  90.  15$ 


All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 
thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 
Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 
j  [The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 
Vv  ith  all  their  lives  and  cares, 
Are  carried  downwards  by  the  flood, 
And  lost  in  following  year.-. 
7  Time  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 
Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly  forgotten  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 
•3  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand 
Pleased  with  the  morning  light ; 
The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
Lie  withering  ere  'tis  night.] 
3  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 
PSALM  90.   Second  Part.  C.  M. 
(8.  11.2.  10.  1-J.) 
Inf  rinites  and  mortality  rbe  effect  of  sin  ;  or,  life,  oM  age;  :. 
ration  for  death. 

LORD,  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  faults. 
And  justice  grows  severe, 
Thy  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thoughts. 
And  burns  beyond  our  fear. 

2  Thine  anger  turns  our  frame  to  dust ; 

By  one  offence  to  thee, 
Adam,  with  all  his  sons,  have  lost 
Their  immortality. 

3  Life,  like  a  vain  amusement,  flies, 

A  fable  or  a  song  ; 
By  swift  degrees  our  nature  dies, 
Nor  can  our  joys  be  long. 
1  'Tis  but  a  few  whose  days  amount 
To  threescore  years  and  ten ; 


154  PSALM  SO. 


And  all  beyond  that  short  account 

Is  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 
[Our  vitals,  with  laborious  strife. 

Bear  up  the  crazy  load  ; 
And  drag  these  poor  remains  of  lifil 

Along  the  tiresome  road.] 
Almighty  God,  reveal  thy  love, 

And  not  thy  wrath  alone  ; 
0  let  our  sweet  experience  prove 

The  mercies  of  thy  throne. 
Our  souls  would  learn  the  heavenly  art 

To  improve  the  hours  we  have, 
That  we  may  act  the  wiser  pcirt, 

And  live  beyond  the  grave. 
PSALM  90.  (13,  &c.)  Third  Paiit.  C.  W 

Breathing  after  hepvon. 

ETURN,  O  God  of  love,  return  ; 
Earth  is  a  tiresome  place  : 
JJow  long  shall  we  thy  children  mourn 
Our  absence  from  thy  face  ? 

2  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  year? 

Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease  ; 

And  in  proportion  to  our  tears, 

So  make  our  joys  increase. 

3  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servants  show. 

Make  thy  own  work  complete  : 
Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know . 
And:Jown  thy  love  was  great. 

4  Then  shall  we  shine  before  thy  throiu 

In  all  thy  beauty,  Lord  ; 
And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

PSALM  90.   (5.  10.  lc2.)    S.  M 

The  frailty  and  shortness  of  life. 

LORD,  what  a  feeble  piece 
Is  this  our  mortal  frame  ! 
Our  life,  how  poor  a  trifle  'tis, 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name  ' 
2  Alas  !  the  brittle  clay 

That  built  our  body  firs*  ' 


PSAIiBS  91.  155 


And  every  month,  and  every  di 
Tis  mouldering  back  to  da 
>  Our  moments  fly  apace, 

Our  feeble  powers  decay  ; 
Swift  as  a  flood  our  hi 

sweeping  as  away. 
t  if  our  days  must  fly  J 
"We'll  keep  their  end  in  sight ; 
We'll  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  w 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 
5  They'll  waft  us  sooner  o'er     . 
This  life's  tempestuous  sea  ; 
Soon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

\LM  91.  (1—7.)  First  Part.  L.  M 

Safety  in  public  diseases  and  dangers. 

aE  that  hath  made  his  refuge  God, 
Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode  ; 
Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade, 
And  there  at  night  shall  rest  his  head. 

2  Then  will  I  say,  "  My  God,  thy  power 
"  Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  tower/. 
•  1  that  am  formed  of  feeble  dust 
•■  Make  thine  almighty  arm  my  trust." 

>  Thrice  happy  man  !  thy  Maker's  care 
Shall  keep  thee  from  the. fowler's  snare  ; 
From  Satan's  wiles,  who  still  betrays 
Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  ways. 

4  Just  as  a  hen  protects  her  brood 

From  birds  of  prey  that  seek  their  blood, 
The  Lord  his  faithful  saints  shall  guard, 
And  endless  life  be  their  reward. 
5  If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  lire  ; 
God  is  their  life,  his  wings  are  spread 
To  shield  them  with  a  healthful  shade. 

3  If  vapours,  with  malignant  breath, 
Rise  thick,  and  scatter  midnight  death, 


156 PSALM9L_ 

Israel  is  safe ;  the  poisoned  air 
Grows  pure,  if  Israel's  God  be  there. 
PAUSE. 

7  What  though  a  thousand  at  thy  side, 
Around  thy  path  ten  thousand  died, 
Thy  God  his  chosen  people  saves 
Amongst  the  dead,  amidst  the  grave?. 

S  So  when  he  sent  his  angel  down 
To  make  his  wrath  in  Egypt  known. 
And  slew  their  sons,  his  careful  eye 
Pass'd  all  the  doors  of  Jacob  by. 

9  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest, 
Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  blest 

1 0  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire, 
Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire  ; 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free, 
And  bring  thy  children,  Lord,  to  thee. 

PSALM  91.  (9—16.)  Second  Part.  C,  Sf , 

Protection  from  death,  guard  of  angels,  victory  and  deliverance 

TE  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 
Exposed  to  every  snare, 
Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dwelling-place. 
And  try  and  trust  his  care. 
0  No  ill  shall  enter  where  you  dwell : 
Or  if  the  plague  come  nigh, 
And  sweep  the  wicked  down  to  Bell, 
'Twill  raise  the  saints  on  high. 
J  He'll  give  his  angels  charge  to  keep 
Your  hot  in  all  their  ways  ;, 
To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  sleep. 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 

4  Their  hands  shall  bear  you,  lest  you  fall 

And  dash  against  the  stones  ; 

Are  they  not  servants  at  his  call, 

And  sent  to  attend  his  sons  ? 

5  Adders  and  lions  ye  shall  tread  ; 

The  tempter's  wiles  defeat : 


PSALM  92. 057 

He  that  bath  bruised  the  serpent's  he   * 
Puts  him  beneath  your  feet. 

6  M  Because  on  me  they  set  their  love. 

M  '111  save  them,"  saith  the  Lord  ; 
-Til  bear  their  joyful  souls  above 
M  Destruction  and  the  sword 

7  ••  My  irrare  shall  answer  when  they  call, 

'•  In  trouble  Til  be  ni-.li : 
•  My  power  shall  help  them  when  they  fall,. 
t;  And  raise  them  when  they  die. 
S  ••  Those  that  on  earth  my  name  have  known, 
"  I'll  honour  them  in  heaven  ; 
••There  my  salvation  shall  be  shown, 
••  And  endless  life  be  given.'1 

PSALM  92.  First  Part.  L.   M. 

A  psalm  for  the  Lord's  day. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sin^ 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 
No  mortal  care  shall  :-eize  my  brea 
Oh  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found. 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

I  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word  : 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine  ! 
How  deep  thy  counsels !  how  divine  ! 

1  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high  ; 
Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die  ; 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breath 
Blasts  them  in  everlasting  death. 

3  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
"When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  hear:. 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

}  Sin,  my  worst  enemy  before, 
Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more  ; 


156  PSA&M  92,  93. 


My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 
7  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below  ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 
PSALM  92.  (12,  &c.)  Second  Part.  L,  RL 

The  Church  is  the  garden  of  God. 

LORD,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
In  gardens  planted  by  thy  hand  ; 
Let  me  within  thy  courts  be  seen, 
Like  a  young  cedar,  fresh  and  green. 

2  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love. 
Blest  with  thine  influence  from  above  ; 
Not  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees, 

Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live  ; 
(Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive 7 
Time  that  doth  all  things  else  impair, 
Still  makes  them  flourish  strong  and  fair. 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age  they  show 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  true  ; 
None  that  attend  his  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

PSALM  93.  First  Metre.    As  the  100th  Ps 

The  eternal  and  the  sovereign  God. 

JEHOVAH  reigns;  he  dwells  in  light, 
Girded  with  majesty  and  might  : 

The  world  created  by  his  hands, 

Still  on  its  first  foundation  stands. 
2.  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made. 

Or  had  its  first  foundations  laid, 

Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Thyself  the  ever  living  God. 
i  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 

And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies 

Vain  floods,  that  aim  their  rage  so  high  > 

At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 
*  For  ever  shall  thy  throne  endure  ; 

Thy  promise  stands  for  ever  sure  ; 


PSALM  93.  159 


rerlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dv.  elhngs  of  thy  grace. 

H6ALM  93.  Second  Metre.  As  the  old  50th  Ps 

npiIF  Lord  of  glory  reigns,  he  reigns  on  high  ; 

.1     His  robes  of  state  are  strength  and  maj- 
This  wide  creation  rose  at  his  command, 
Built  by  his  word,  and,  stablished  by  his  hand 
Long  stood  his  throne  ere  he  began  creation. 
And  his  own  Godhead  is  the  firm  foundation. 
God  is  the  eternal  Kipg  ;  thy  foes  in  vain 
Raise  their  rebellions  to  confound  thy  reign  ; 
In  vain  the  storms  in  vain  the  floods  arise, 
And  roar  and  toss  their  waves  against  the  skies ; 
Foaming  at  heaven,  they  rage  with  wild  com- 
motion, 
But  heaven's  high  arches  scorn  Hie  swelling 

ocean. 
Ye  tempests  rao;e  no  more  ;  ye  floods  be  still, 
And  thou,  mad  world,  submissive  to  his  will : 
Built  on  his  truth  his  church  must  ever  stand  ; 
Finn  are  his  promises  and  strongliishand  : 
Sec  his  own  sons,  when  they  appear  before  him 
Bow  at  his  footstool,  and  with  fear  adore  him. 

■SALM  93.  Third  Metre.  Asiheold  !23    ?s 


T 


HE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
And  royal  state  maintains, 
His  head  with  awfui  glories  crowned 
Arrayed  in  robes  of  light, 


And  rays  of  majesty  around. 
J      Upheld  by  thy  command 

The  world  securely  stands, 
And  skies  and  stars  obey  thy  v.  • 

Thy  throne  was  fi.vd  on  high 

Ere  stars  adorned  the  sky  : 
Eternal  is  thy  kingdom,  Lord. 
B       In  vain  the  noisy  crowd, 

Like  billows  fierce  and  loud, 
Igainsl  ihine  empire  rage  and  roar 


160  FSALOT  S4. 


In  vain  with  angry  spite, 

The  sturdy  nations  fight, 
And  dash  like  waves  against  the  shore 
i       Let  floods  and  nations  rage, 

And  all  their  power  engage  ; 
Let  swelling  tides  assault  the  sky  : 

The  terrors  of  thy  frown 

Shall  beat  their  madness  down  ; 
Thy  throne  for  ever  stands  on  high. 
5       Thy  promises  are  true, 

Thy  grace  is  ever  new  ; 
There  fixed,  thy  church  shall  ne'er  remove  ; 

Thy  saints  with  holy  fear 

Shall  in  thy  courts  appear, 
And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 

[  Repeat  the  fourth  stanza  to  complete  the  tune.  ] 

PSALB1  94.  (1.  2.  7—)  First  Part.  C.  H. 

Saints  chastised  and  sinners  destroyed  ;  or,  Instructive  afflictions. 

OGOD,  to  whom  revenge  belongs, 
Proclaim  thy  wrath  aloud  : 
Let  sovereign  power  redress  our  wrongs, 
Let  justice  smite  the  proud. 

2  They  say,  "The  Lord  nor  sees  nor  hears,*' 

When  will  the  vain  be  wise  ? 
Can  he  be  deaf  who  formed  their  ears  ? 
Or  blind  who  made  their  eyes  ? 

3  He  knows  their  impious  thoughts  are  vain, 

And  they  shall  feel  his  power  ; 
His  wrath  shall  pierce  their  souls  with  pain 
In  some  surprising  hour. 
-1  But  if  thy  saints  deserve  rebuke, 
Thou  hast  a  gentler  rod  ; 
Thy  providence,  thy  sacred  book 
Shall  make  them  know  their  God. 
5  Blest  is  the  man  thy  hands  chastise, 
And  to  his  duty  draw  ; 
Thy  scourges  make  thy  children  wist 
When  they  forget  thy  law. 
9  But  God  will  ne'er  cast  off  his  saints* 
Nor  his  own  promise  break ; 


PSALM  94,  91^  161 

Pic  pardons  his  inheritance 

For  their  Redeemer*;  sake. 
PSALM  94.  (u;-:;.)  SbcoKD  Part.  C.  M. 

Cod  our  support  and  comfort  ;  or,  Deliverance  from  temptati 
persecution. 

\\/  MO  will  arise  and  plead  my  right 
H     Against  m\  numerous  f 
While  earth  anil  hell  their  force  unite, 

And  all  my  hopes  oppose? 
:  Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help, 

Sustained  mv  fainting  head, 
My  life  had  now  in  silence  dwelt, 

My  soul  amongst  the  dead. 
Alas !  my  sliding  feet !  I  cried  ; 

Thy  promise  bore  me  up  ; 
Thy  grace  stood  constant  by  my  si 

And  raised  my  sinking  hope. 
While  multitudes  of  mournful  thought- 

Within  my  bosom  roll, 
Thy  boundless  love  forgives  my  faults . 

Thy  comforts  cheer  my  soul, 
Powers  of  iniquity  may  rise, 

And  frame  pernicious  laws  ; 
Bat  God,  my  refuge,  rules  the  skies. 

He  will  defend  my  cause. 
Let  malice  vent  her  rage  aloud, 

Let  bold  blasphemers  scoff ; 
The  Lord  our  God  shall  judge  the  pica-;. 

And  cut  the  sinners  off. 

PSALM  95.     C.  31. 

A  p?a!m  before  prayer. 

8IXG  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  nam:  , 
And  in  his  strength  rejoice; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme. 

Exalted  be  our  voice. 
With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight, 

And  psalms  of  honour  sing: 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might. 
The  whole  creation's  Kins:, 


162 PSAZ.m  95.         

»  Let  princes  hear,  let  angels  know, 

I  low  mean  their  natures  seem, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below, 

When  once  compared  with  him. 
i -\irih,  with  its  caverns  dark  and  deep. 

Lies  in  his  spacious  hand  ; 
He  fixed  the  seas  what  hounds  to  keep 

And  where  the  hills  must  stand. 
»  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore. 

Come,  kneel  before  his  face  : 
Oh  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 

Be  children  of  his  grace  ! 

0  Now  is  the  time  he  bends  his  ear, 

And  waits  for  your  request ; 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath,  and  swear 
"  Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest.'1 

F.SAlM  95.     S.  M. 

A  jbkiIiq  befcro  ?crmon. 

C1  OME,  sound  his  praise  abroad., 
J   And  hymni  of  glory  sing  : 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

1  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown. 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  , 
The  watery  worlds  arc  all  his  owi), 
And  alftbe  solid  ground. 
>  Come,  worship  at  his  throne, 
Come,  how  before  the  Lord  ; 
We  arc  his  works,  and  not  our  own 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 
I  To-day  attend  his  voice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 
Come  like  the  people  of  his  choice* 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 
t  But,  if  your  car3  refuse 

The  language- of  his  grace, 
tad  hearts  grow  hard,  like  stubborn  Jews 
That  unbelieving  race; 


PSALBU  95.  163 


te  The  Lord,  in  vengeance  drest, 
Will  lift  his  hand  and  swear, 
*You  that  despise  my  promised  rest 

ball  have  no  portion  there.11 
,    PSALM  95.    k  :,  3.  c— n.)  L.  M. 

i  lost  through  unbelief;  or,  a  wearing  to  delaying  Bliraen 
|~^  OME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
\J   A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise  : 
God  is  a  sovereign  king;  rehear 


e 


His  honour  in  exalte  I  verse. 

2  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord. 
Who  framed  our  natures  with  his  word  : 
lie  is  our  shepherd  ;  we  the  sheep 

His  mercy  chose,  his  pastures  keep. 

3  Come,  let  us  hear  his  voice  to-dny, 
The  counsels  of  his  love  obey, 
Nor  let  our  hardened  hearts  renew 
The  sins  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 

4  Israel,  that  saw  his  works  of  grace, 
Yet  tempt  iheir  Maker  to  his  face; 
A  faithless,  unbelieving  brood, 

That  tired  the  patience  of  their  God. 

5  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  "  How  false  they  prove  f 
"  Forget  m\  power,  abuse  my  love  : 

i;  Since  they  despise  my  rest,  I  swear 

"  Their  feet  shall  never  enter  there.  -1 
*j  [Look  back  my  soul  with  holy  dread. 

And  view  those  ancient  rebels  dead  : 

Attend  the  ollered  grace  to-day, 

Nor  lose  the  blessings  by  delay. 
:  Seize  the  kind  promise  while  it  waits, 

And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates  ; 

Believe,  and  take  the  promised  rest ; 

Obey,  and  be  for  ever  blest.] 

*  PSALM  95.  (2,  10,  &c.)  C.  M. 

ChrL-t's  first  and  second  coming. 

SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue ; 
His  new  discovered  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song, 


164  PSALM  96. 


2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  almighty  Son  ; 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains. 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen, 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  The  joyous  earth,  the  bending  skies. 

His  glorious  train  display  ; 
Ye  mountains  sink,  ye  valleys  rise, 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

5  Behold  he  comes,  he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations  as  their  God  ; 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  send  his  truth  abroad. 

6  His  voice  shall  raise  the  slumbering  dead. 

And  bid  the  world  draw  near ; 
But  how  will  guilty  nations  dread 
To  see  their  Judge  appear  ! 

PSALM  96.  As  the  113th  Psalm. 

The  God  of  the  gentiles. 

ET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise, 
To  sing  their  choicest  psalm  of  praise. 

To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name  ; 
His  glory  let  the  heathens  know, 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show, 

And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim. 
The  heathen  know  thy  glory,  Lord, 
The  wondering  nations  read  thy  word; 

But  here  Jehovah's  name  is  known ; 
Nor  shall  our  worship  ere  be  paid 
To  gods  which  mortal  hands  have  made  ; 

Our  Maker  is  our  God  alone. 
He  framed  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky, 
He  made  the  shining  worlds  on  high* 

And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there  ; 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  light : 
His  beauties,  how  divinely  bright ! 

His  temple,  how  divinely  fair ! 


PSALM  97. 166 

1  Come  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power, 

And  barbarous  nations  fear  his  name  : 
Then  shall  the  race  of  man  confess 
i'hc  beauty  of  his  holiness, 

And  in  his  courts  his  grace  proclaim. 

PSALM  97.  (1—5.)  First  Part.  L.  M.  ] 

'  reigning  in  heaven,  and  coming  to  judgment. 

HE  reigns ;  the  Lord  the  Saviour  reigns  ! 
Praise  him  in  evangelic  strains : 
Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice. 

2  Deep  are  his  counsels  and  unknown  j 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne  ; 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  ways  surround. 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

5  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo!  he  comes, 
Shakes  the  wide  earth,  and  cleaves  the  tombs  j 
Before  him  burns  devouring  fire, 
The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire. 

[  His  enemies,  with  sore  dismay, 
Fly  from  the  sight,  and  shun  the  day : 
Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  high, 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh. 

PSALM  97.  (f>— 9.)  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Christ's  incarnation. 

THE  Lord  is  come ;  the  heavens  proclaim 
His  birth ;  the  nations  learn  his  name  ; 
An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 
Of  eastern  sages  to  their  God. 
!  All  ye  bright  armies  of  the  skies, 
Go,  worship  where  the  Saviour  lies : 
Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow, 
Those  gods  on  high  and  gods  below. 
Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground, 
And  their  own  worshippers  confound  , 
But  Zion  still  his  glories  sing, 
And  earth  confess  her  sovereign  King. 


16C      PSALM  97. 

PSALM  977~Thihd  Part.   L.  M. 

Grace  and  Glory.  ^ 

THE  Almighty  reigns,  exalted  high 
O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  sky  : 
Though  clouds  and  darkness  veil  his  feet; 
His  dwelling  is  the  mercy-seat. 

2  O  ye  that  love  his  holy  name, 
Hate  every  work  of  sin  and  shame  ; 
He  guards  the  souls  of  all  his  friends, 
And  from  the  snares  of  hell  defends, 

3  Immortal  light  and  joys  unknown, 
Are  for  the  saints  in  darkness  sown  : 
Those  glorious  seeds  shall  spring  and  rise,. 
And  the  bright  harvest  bless  our  eyes. 

4  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  and  record 
The  sacred  honours  of  the  Lord  ; 
None  but  the  soul  that  feels  his  grace 
Can  triumph  in  his  holiness. 

PSALM  97.  (3.  5—7.  11.)  CM, 

Christ's  incarnation  and  the  last  judgment. 

ET  earth,  with  every  isle  and  sea, 
Rejoice^  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 
His  word,  like  fire,  prepares  his  way, 
And  mountains  melt  to  plains. 

2  His  presence  sinks  the  proudest  hills. 

And  makes  the  valleys  rise  ; 
The  humble  soul  enjoys  his  smiles, 
The  haughty  sinner  dies. 

3  The  heavens  his  rightful  power  proclaim  ; 

The  idol  gods  around 
Fill  their  own  worshippers  with  shame, 
And  totter  to  the  ground. 

4  Adoring  angels  at  his  birth 

Make  the  Redeemer  known  ; 
Thus  shall  he  come  to  judge  the  earth. 

And  angels  guard  his  throne. 
b  His  foes  shall  tremble  at  his  sight, 

And  hills  and  seas  retire  ; 
His  children  take  their  unknown  flight, 

.And  leave  the  world  on  fire. 


PSALM  93.  167 


i>  The  seeds  of  joy  and  glory  sown 
For  saints  in  darkness  here, 
Shad]  rise  and  spring fn  worlds  unknown. 
And  a  rich  harvest  bear. 

PSLAM  OS.  First  Part.  C.  Rf. 

Praise  (at  the  gospel. 

HT^  our  almighty  Maker,  God, 
jL    New  honours  be  addressed  ; 
His  great  salvation  shines  abroad, 
And  make-  the  nations  blest. 
}  To  Abraham  first  he  spoke  the  word 
And  taught  his  numerous  race  ; 
The  Gentiles  own  him  sovereign  Lord 

I  learn  to  trust  his  grace. 
Let  the  whole  eanh  his  love  proclaim 

With  all  her  different  tongues, 
And  spread  the  honours  of  his  name 
In  melody  and  songs. 
PSALM  93.  Second  Part.  C.  &, 

The  ^lessiah's  Coming  and  kingdom. 

JOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come. 
Let  earth  receive  her  King; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room. 

And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 
Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains. 

Ptepeat  the  sounding  joy. 
No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Northerns  infest  the  ground  ; 
lie  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 

Far  as  the  curse  is  found, 
lie  rule:  ihc  world  with  truth  and  grace. 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

PSALM  99.  First  Part.  S.  M". 

CI:rM"s  kingdom  and  majesfy, 

rliE  God  Jehovah  reigns, 
Let  all  the  nations  fear  ; 


168  PSALM  99,  100. 

Let  sinners  tremble  at  his  throne, 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 
5  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 
Let  earth  adore  its  Lord  ;. 
Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  stand, 
Swift  to  fulfil  his  word. 

3  In  Zion  stands  his  throne, 

His  honours  are  divine  ; 
His  church  shall  make  his  wonders  known. 
For  there  his  glories  shine. 

4  How  holy  is  his  name  ! 

How  terrible  his  praise  ! 
Justice,  and  truth,  and  judgment  join 
In  all  his  works  of  grace. 
PSALM  99.  Second  Part.  S.  M. 

A  holy  God  worshipped  with  reverence. 

EXALT  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  worship  at  his  feet; 
His  nature  is  all  holiness, 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

2  When  Israel  was  his  church, 

When  Aaron  was  his  priest, 
When  Moses  cried,  when  Samuel  prayed, 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins, 

Nor  would  destroy  their  race ; 
And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known, 
When  they  abused  his  grace. 

4  Exait  the  Lord  our  God, 

Whose  grace  is  still  the  same; 
Still  he's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 
PSALM  100.  First  Metre.  A  plain  translation. 

Traise  to  our  Creator. 

Tfc  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 
Before  the  Lord  your  sovereign  King  • 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice! 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 
2  The  Lord  is  God  :  'tis  he  alone 
Doth  life,  and  breath,  and  being  give; 


PSAEJtf  100.  101.  165 


We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own, 
The  sheep  Chat  on  his  pastures  live. 
:  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy, 
"With  praises  to  his  courts  repair  ; 
And  make  it  your  divide  employ 
To  pay  your  thanks  and  honour-:  there. 
The  Lord  is  good,  the  Lord  is  kind; 
Great  is  bis  grace,  his  mercy  sure  ; 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 
His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 

PSALM  100.  Second  Metre.  A  paraphrase 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations  bow  with  sac  red  joy  : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

[is  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  5 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 
We  are  his  people,  we  his  care  ; 
Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame: 
What  lasting  honours  shall  wc  rear. 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name? 

"o'ii  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  song: 
High  as  the  ueaven  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues 
Shall  til!  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise 
•">  Wide  as  Ihs  world  is  thy  command. 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  : 

m  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  moi 

PSALM  101.  L.  M< 

The  magistrates'  IYalm< 

■^/1"ERCV  and  judgment  are  my  song  . 
Jj/3    And  since  they  both  to  thee  belong. 

My  gracious  God,  my  righteous  King. 

To  thee  mv  songs  and  vows  I  bring, 
p 


iffO PSALM  102, 

-  If  I  am  raised  to  bear  the  sword, 
I'll  take  my  counsel  from  thy  word  ; 
Thy  justice  and  thy  heavenly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 
3  Let  wisdom  all  my  actions  guide, 
And  let  my  God  with  me  reside  ; 
No  wicked  thing  shall  dwell  with  me. 
Which  may  provoke  thy  jealousy. 
\  No  sons  of  slander,  rage  and  strife, 
Shall  be  companions  of  my  life  , 
The  haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride, 
Within  my  doors  shall  ne'er  abide. 

5  [111  search  the  land,  and  raise  the  jusi 
To  posts  of  honour,  wealth  and  trust 
The  men  that  work  thy  holy  will 
Shall  he  my  friends  and  favourites  still 

G  In  vain  shall  sinners  hope  to  rise 
By  flattering  or  malicious  lies  ; 
Nor,  while  the  innocent  I  guard, 
Shall  bold  offenders  e'er  he  spared. 

7  The  impious  crew  (that  factious  band 
Sna  1  hide  their  heads,  or  quit  the  land 
And  all  that  break  tb>e  public  rest, 
Uhere  I  have  power,  shall  be  gupprest 
PSALM  lOo.  c.  M 

A  Fsalm  for  a  master  of  a  family 

OF  justice  and  of  grace  I  sink 
And  pay  my  God  my  vow?; 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  heavenly  Kir,..- 
J  each  me  to  rule  my  house. 

2  Now  tomy  tent,  0  God,  repair. 

And  make  thy  servant  wise  ; 
ill  suller nothing  near  me  there. 
That  shall  offend  thine  CvC*    ' 

3  The  nianthat  doth  his  neighbour  wror„ 

By  falsehood  or  by  force 
The  scornful  eye,  the  slanderous  lon*ur 
I  11  banish  from  my  doors  r 

1   ]^  seek  the  (Itithful  and  the  ju^t 
And  will  their  help  enjoy  : 


PSAX.AK  102.  171 

ri  hese  are  the  friends  that  I  shall  tru-t. 
The  servants  I'll  employ. 
5  The  wretch  that  deals  in  sly  deceit 
I'll  not  endure  a  night ; 
The  liar's  tongue  I  ever  hate, 
And  banish  from  mv  sight 
i  I'll  purge  my  fumily  around, 
And  make  the  wicked  0 

be  ever  found 
A  dwelling  tit  for  thee. 

LM  102.(1— 13.  20,  21.)  First  1 

A  prayer  of  the  afflicted. 

I  EAR  me,  O  God,  nor  hide  thy  face  ; 
But  answer,  lest  I  die  ; 
Hast  thou  not  built  a  throne  of  grace 

To  hear  when  sinners  cry  ? 
My  days  are  wasted,  like  the  smoke. 

Dissolving  in  the  air; 
Mv  strength  is  dried,  my  heart  is  broke 

And  sinking  in  despair. 
My  spirits  flag  like  withering  grass 

Burnt  with  excessive  heat : 
In  secret  groans  my  minutes  pass, 

And  I  forget  to  eat. 
As  on  some  lonely  building's  top 

The  sparrow  tells  her  moan, 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope 

I  sit  and  grieve  alone. 
My  soul  is  like  a  wilderness, 

Where  beasts  of  midnight  howl ; 
Where  the  sad  raven  finds  her  place. 

And  where  the  screaming  owl. 
Dark  dismal  thoughts  and  bodies  fear? 

Dwell  in  my  troubled  breast ; 
While  sharp  reproaches  wound  my  ears 

Nor  give  my  spirit  re=t. 
My  cup  is  mingled  with  my  woes, 

And  tears  are  my  repast ; 


Xf2  PSALM  102. 

My  daily  bread  like  ashes  grows 
Unpleasant  to  my  taste. 
$  Sense  can  afford  no  real  joy 
To  souls  that  feel  thy  frown  ; 
Lord,  'twas  thy  hand  advanced  me  high. 
Thy  hand  has  cast  me  down. 
*9  My  looks  like  withered  leaves  appear  , 
And  life's  declining  light 
Grows  faint  as  evening  shadows  are. 
That  vanish  into. night. 
,0  But  thou  for  ever  art  the  same, 
O  my  eternal  God  ! 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name. 
And  spread  thy  works  abroad. 

11  Thou  wilt  arise  and  show  thy  face. 

Nor  will  my  Lord  delay 
Beyond  the  appointed  hour  of  grace, 
That  long  expected  day. 

12  He  hears  his  saints,  he  knows  their  cry. 

And  by  mysterious  ways 
iledeems  the  prisoners  doomed  to  die, 
And  fills  their  tongues  with  praise. 

PSALM  102.  (13.  21.)  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Prayer  heard,  and  Zion  restored. 

LET  Zion  and  her  songs  rejoice, 
Behold  the  promised  hour ; 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice. 
And  comes  to  exalt  his  power. 
!  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain, 
Arc  precious  in  our  eyes ; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again. 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 
>  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 
And  stand  in  glory  there  ; 
Nations  shall  bow  before  his  harm 
And  kings  attend  with  fear, 
i  He  sits  a  sovereign  on  his  throiiCj 
With  pity  in  his  eyes  •, 


PSALM  102.  173 

He  hears  the  living  prisoners  groan, 
And  sees  theis  sighs  arise. 

5  He  frees  the  souls  condemned  to  death  ; 

And  when  his  saints  complain, 
It  shan't  be  said  "  that  praying  breath 
••  Was  ever  spent  in  vjtfn." 

6  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead- 

id  left  on  long  record  ; 
That  ages  yet  unborn  may  read, 
And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord. 

PSALM  102.  (23.  23.)  Third  Part.  L.  ~U. 

Man*s  mortality  and  Christ's  eternity,  or,  saints  die,  but  Chi 
the  church  live. 

IT  is  our  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 
Weakens  our  strength  amidst  the  race  ; 
Disease  and  death  at  his  command 
Arrest  us  and  cut  short  our  days. 

2  Sparc  us,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray, 
Nor  let  our  sun  go  down  at  noon  : 
Thv  years  are  one  eternal  day, 
And  must  thy  children  die  so  soon  I 

3  Yet  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief, 
This  thought  our  sorrow  shall  assuage. 
"  Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  live; 

•'•  Christ  is  the  name  through  every  age.' 

4  Twas  he  this  earl  Irs  foundation  laid; 
Heaven  is  the  building  of  his  hand  ; 
This  earth  grows  old,  these  heavens  shall  fad* , 
And  all  be  changed  at  his  command. 

The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky, 
Like  garments  shall  be  laid  aside; 
But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  and  high  :• 
Thy  church  for  ever  must  abide. 

Before  thy  face  thy  church  shall  live, 
And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  reign  ; 
This  dying  world  shall  they  survive. 
And  the  dead  saints  be  raised  again. 


174  ^SALM  103. 


PSALM  103.  (1—7.)  First  Part.  L.  M. 

Blessing  God  for  his  goodness  to  soul  and  body. 

BLESS,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, 
Call  home  my  thoughts  that  rove  abroad  ; 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace  ; 
His  favours  claim  the  highest  praise  ; 
Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot  ? 

3  "Tis  he,  my  soul,that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done. 

He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 

The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives, 
i  The  vices  of  the  mind  he  heals, 

And  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feels  ; 

Redeems  the  soul  from  hell,  and  saves 

Our  wasting  lives  from  threatening  graves. 
j  Our  youth  decayed  his  power  repairs  ; 

His  mercy  crowns  our  growing  years  : 

He  fills  our  store  with  every  good, 

And  feeds  our  souls  with  heavenly  food. 
S  He  sees  the  oppressor  and  the  oppresl, 

And  often  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; 

But  will  his  justice  more  display 

In  the  last  great  rewarding  day. 
7   [His  power  he  showed  by  Moses1  hands, 

And  gave  to  Israel  his  commands  : 

But  sent  his  truth  and  mercy  down 

To  all  the  nations  by  his  Son.] 
3  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power  confess, 

Let  the  whole  earth  adore  his  grace  : 

The  Gentile  with  the  Jew  shall  join 

In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

PSALM  103.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

God's  gentle  chastisement  j  or,  his  tender  mercy  to  his  people. 

THE  Lord,  how  wondrous  are  his  ways  ! 
How  firm  his  truth  !  how  large  his  grace  ' 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne, 
\nd  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known 


PSALM  103. 


I    Sot  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread 
The  starry  heavens  above  our  head, 
\&  hie  rien  love  exceeds  our  praise. 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  rais<  . 

I  tt'i !:'  so  far  hath  nature  placed 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west, 
As  his  foi 
'I  he  daily  guilt  of  those  he  lo\  i 

4  How  slow  his  awful  wrath  to  rise  ! 
On  swifter  wings  salvation  Hies ; 
And  if  lie  lets  his  anger  hum, 
How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn' 

•  Amidst  his  wrath  compassion  shines 
His  strokes  are  lighter  than  our  sins  : 
And  while  his  rod  corrects  his  saints- 
I  lis  ear  indulges  their  complaints. 

6  So  fathers  their  young  sons  chastise. 
With  gentle  hands  and  melting  eyes  ; 
The  children  wcap  beneath  the  smaii 
And  move  the  pity  of  their  heart. 

pau-i: 
The  mighty  God,  the  wi?e  and  ji 
Knows  that  our  frame  is  feeble  dust 
And  will  no  heavy  loads  impose 
Beyond  the  strength  that  he  bcsiow- 

J  lie  knows  how  soon  our  nature  dies. 
Blasted  by  every  wind  that  t\u 
Like  grass  we  spring  and  die  as  soon. 
Or  morning  flowers  that  fade  at  noon. 

0  Birt  his  eternal  love  is  sure 
To  all  the  saints,  and  shall  endure  : 
From  age  to  age  his  truth  shall  reign, 
children's  children  hope  in  vain. 

PSALM    103.     (1—7.)     First    Past;     $.  ]fc] 

Pra  -  •■  r . spiritual  andt<iJaporn'.ir.r-r-:k?.v 

Oil  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
].".  all  within  me  join. 


176  PSALM  103. ^ 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name. 
Whose  favours  are  divine. 
2  Oh  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul,    , 
Nor  let  hi3  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 

And  without  praises  die. 
Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins,  * 

'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 
'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses. 
And  makes  thee  yoong  again. 
1  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave  ; 
He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 
5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good  ; 
He  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud 
And  justice  for  the  opprest. 
d  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known  : 
But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 
PSALM  103.    (8,  18.)    Second    Part.     S.  M 

Abounding  compassion  of  God  ;  or,  mercy  in  the  midst  of  judgment 

MY  soul,  repeat  his  praise,         * 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great  ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 
2  God  will  not  always  chide  ; 

And  when  his  strokes  arc  fell. 
His  strokes  arc  fewer  than  our  crimes^ 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 
'  I  High  as  the  heavens  arc  raised 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceefb 
'  Hft  jower  subdues  our  sins. 
And  his  forgiving  love, 


PSA2.1W  103.  177 

Far  as  tbe«astisfrom  the  n 

Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 
"»  The  pity  of  the  Lord 

T.»  those  that  {'car  his  name. 

U  such  as  tender  parents  feel — 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  I  Jo  knows  we  are  but  dust, 

Scattered  with  even  breath  ; 
I  lis  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

7  Our  days  are  as  the  gi 

Or  like  the  morning  flower  ! 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 

It  withers  in  an  hour. 
S  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure  : 
And  children's  children  erer  find 

Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

PSALM  103.  (29—22.)  Third  Part.  S.  M. 

God's  universal  dominion  ;  of, 

THE  Lord,  the  sovereign  K; 
Hath  fixed  his  throne  on  high. 
O'er  all  the  heavenly  world  he  rules, 
And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

2  Ye  angels  great  in  might, 

d  swift  to  do  his  will, 
ts  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice 
Whose  pleasure  \e  fulfil. 

3  Let  the  bright  hosts  who  wait 

The  orders  of  their  king, 

I  guard  his  churches  when  they  pj 
Join  in  the  praise  they  sing. 

4  While  all  his  wondrous  works 

Through  his  vast  kingdom  snow 
Their  maker's  glory,  thou,  my  souk 
Shalt  sii  tco. 


178  PSAZ.I&  104. 


PSALM  104. 

The  glory  of  God  in  creation  and  prbvidence. 

MY  soul,  thy  great  Creator  praise ; 
When  clothed  in  his  celestial  rays 
He  in  full  majesty  appears, 
And  like  a  robe  his  glory  wears. 

.V.  ■■ .  This  psalm  may  be  sung  to  the  tune  of  the  old  112th  or  ltTtli 
psalm,  l>y  adding  tlic^e  two  lines  to  every  stanza,  viz. 

<;  Great  is^thc  Lord  !  what  tongue  can  frame 
u  An  equal  honour  to  his  name  !" 
i  nhexwise  it  must  be  sung  as  the  100th  Psalm. 

2  The  heavens  are  for  his  curtains  spread  ; 
The  unfathomM  deep  he  makes  his  bed  : 
Clouds  arc  his  chariot,  when  he  flies 
On  winged  storms  across  the  skies. 

:>  Angels,  whom  his  own  breath  inspires. 
His  ministers  are  flaming  fires  ; 
And  swift  as  thought  their  armies  mow. 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

I  The  world's  foundation  by  his  hand 
Js  poised,  and  shall  for  ever  stand  ; 
He  binds  the  ocean  in  his  chain, 
Lest  it  should  drown  the  earth  aojain. 

o 

5  When  earth  was  covered  with  the  flood?  . 
Which  high  above  the  mountains  stood- 
lie  thundered,  and  the  ocean  fled, 
Confined  to  its  appointed  bed. 
I  The  swelling  billows  know  their  bound,  . 
And  in  their  channel?  walk  their  round  : 
Yet  thence  conveyed  by  secret  veins, 
They  spring  on  hills  and  drench  the  plain?, 

7  lie  bids  the  crystal  fountains  flow, 
And  cheer  the  valleys  as  they  go  ; 
There  gentle  herds  their  thirst  allay, 
And  for  the  stream  wild  asses  bray. 

8  From  pleasant  trees  which  shade  the  brink. 
The  lark  and  linnet  light  to  drink; 
Their  songs  the  lark  and  linnet  raise.- 

\njl  chide  our  silence  in  his  praise. 


PSALM  104.  179 


PAUSE  THE  FIRST. 

9  God  from  his  cloudy  cistern  pours 

On  the  parched  ea«**  winching  showers 
'I'lie  £rm-c  the  garden,  and  the  field, 
A  thousand  joyful  blessings  yield. 

10  lie  makes  the  grassy  food  arise, 
And  gives  the  cattle  large  supplies; 
With  herbs  for  man,  of  various  power. 
To  nourish  nature,  or  to  cure. 

1 1  What  noble  fruit  the  vines  produce  ! 
The  olive  yields  a  pleasing  juice  ; 

Our  hearts  are  cheered  with  generous  wine. 
His  gifts  proclaim  his  love  divine. 

{■2  His  bounteous  hands  our  table  spread, 
He  fdls  our  cheerful  stores  with  bread  : 
While  food  our  vital  strength  imparts. 
Let  daily  praise  inspire  our  Hearts. 
PAUSE  THE  SECOND. 

T3  Behold  the  stately  cedar  stands 
Raised  in  the  forest  by  Ids  hands; 
Birds  to  the  boughs  for  shelter  fly, 
And  build  their  nests  secure  on  high. 

14  To  craggy  hills  ascends  the  goat ; 
And  at  the  airy  mountain's  foot 
The  feebler  creatures  make  their  cell : 
He  gives  them,  wisdom  where  to  dwell. 

1  o  He  sets  the  sun  his  circling  race, 
Appoints  the  moon  to  change  her  face  : 
And  when  thick  darkness  veils  the  day. 
Calls  out  wild  beasts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

16  Fierce  lions  lead  their  young  abroad, 
And,  roaring,  ask  their  meat  from  God  : 
But  when  the  morning  beams  arise, 
The  savage  beast  to  covert  flies* 

1 3  Then  man  to  daily  labour  goes ; 
The  night  was  made  for  his  i.epose  : 
Sleep  is  thy  gift,  that  swret  relief 
From  tiresome  toil  and  casting  grief. 
18  How  strange  thy  works !  how  great  thy  ski 
While  overv  land  »jvv  riches  till 


180  PSALM  104. 


Thy  wisdom  round  the  word  we  see, 
This  spacious  Qirth  is  full  of  thee. 

19  Nor  less  thy  glories  in  iho  doPD 
Where  fish  in  millions  swim  and  creep 
With  wondrous  motions,  swift  or  slow, 
Still  wandering  in  the  path  below, 

20  There  ships  divide  their  watery  way, 
And  flocks  of  scaly  monsters  play  ; 
There  huge  leviathan  resides, 

And  fearless  sports  amid  the  tides. 
PAUSE  THE  THIRD. 
-II  Vast  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord, 
All  nature  rests  upof  thy  word  ; 
And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stand 
Waiting  their  portion  from  thy  hand. 

22  While  each  receives  his  different  food, 
Their  cheerful  looks  pronounce  it  good  : 
Eagles  and  bears,  and  whales  and  worms 

-Rejoice  and  praise  in  different  forms. 

23  But  when  thy  face  is  hid  they  mourn, 
.And,  dying;  to  their  dust  return  ; 
Both  man  and  beast  their  souls  resign  : 
Life,  breath,  and  spirit,  all  are  thine. 

24  Yet  thou  canst  breathe  on  dust  again, 
And  fill  the  world  with  beasts  and  men  : 
A  word  of  thy  creating  breath 
Repairs  the  wastes  of  time  and  death. 

25  His  works,  the  wonders  of  his  might, 
Are  honoured  with  his  own  delight; 
How  awful  are  his  glorious  ways  ! 
The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  praise. 

26  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke,. 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke  • 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face, 

And  tell  their  wants  to  sovereign  grace, 

27  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet ; 
Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ. 
Till  it  expire  in  endless  joy. 


PSAIiES   105.  181 


c23  While  haughty  sinners  die  accurst, 
Their  glory  buried  with  their  dust, 
I  to  my  Go'd,  my  heavenly  King, 
Immortal  hallelujahs  sing. 

PSALM  105.     Abrigcd.  C.  M. 

['a  conductor I-raM, and  the  plagues  of  Egypt. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name. 
And  tell  the  world  his  grace  ; 
Sound  through  the  world  his  deeds  of  fame 
That  all  may  seek  his  face. 

2  His  covenant  which  he  kept  in  mind 

For  numerous  ages  past, 

To  numerous  ages  yet  behind 

In  equal  force  shall  last. 

3  He  sware  to  Abraham  and  his  seed. 

And  made  the  blessing  sure  : 
Gentiles  the  ancient  promise  read. 
And  find  his  truth  endure 
i  -;  Thy  seed  shall  make  all  nations  blest."* 
Said  the  almighty  voice  ; 
••  And  Cananu's  land  shall  be  their  rest. 
;-  The  type  of  heavenly  joy-.*" 
')  [How  large  the  arrant !  how  rich  the  ^race  ' 
To  give  them  Canaan's  land, 
When  they  were  strangers  in  the  place. 
A  small  and  feeble  band  ! 
3  Like  pilgrims  through  the  countries  round 
Securely  they  removed ; 
And  haughty  kin^s,  that  on  them  frowned. 

Severely  he  reproved. 
;-  Touch  mine  anointed,  and  mine  arm 

:all  soon  avenge  the  wrong  ; 
••  The  man  that  does  my  prophets  harm 
•'Shall  know  their  God  is  strong."' 
J  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 
Nor  put  the  church  in  fear  ; 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age. 
And  be  the  Almichtv's  care.l 


132  FSAME  105. 


PAUSE  THE  FIRST. 

9  When  Pharaoh  dared  to  vex  the  saints, 

And  thus  provoked  their  God, 
Moses  was  sent  at  their  complaints, 
Armed  with  his  dreadful  rod. 

10  He  called  for  darkness  ;  darkness  came 

Like  an  overwhelming  flood  ; 
He  turned  each  lake  and  every  stream 
To  lakes  and  streams  of  blood. 

1 1  He  gave  the  sign,  and  noisome  flics 

Through  the  whole  country  spread  ; 
And  frogs  in  baleful  armies  rise 

About  the  monarch's  bed. 
.;  2  Through  fields,  and  towns,  and  palaces. 

The  tenfold  vengeance  flew  ; 
Locusts  in  swarms  devoured  their  trees ; 

And  hail  their  cattle  slew. 

1 3  Then  by  an  angel's  midnight  stroke 

The  flower  of  Egypt  died ; 
The  strength  of  every  house  was  broke. 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 

1 4  Now  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 

Nor  put  the  church  in  fear  : 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  the  Amighty's  care. 

PAUSE  THE  SECOND. 

15  Thus  were  the  tribes  from  bondage  freed. 

And  left  the  hated  ground  ; 
Rich  with  Egyptian  spoils  they  fled, 
Nor  was  one  feeble  found. 

16  The  Lord  himself  chose  out  their  way, 

And  marked  their  journeys  right, 
Gave  them  a  leading  cloud  by  day, 
A  fiery  guide  by  night. 

17  They  thirst,  and  waters  from  the  rock 

In  rich  abundance  flow, 
And  following  still  the  course  they  took 
Ran  all  the  desert  through. 
1 3  0  wondrous  stream  !  O  blessed  type. 
Of  ever-flowing  grace ! 


PSAL2VE  105.  183 


So  ( Ihrist  our  rock  maintains  our  life. 

And  aids  our  wandering  rai 
]  9  Thus  garded  by  tbe  Almighty  hand. 

The  chosen  tribes  po>- 
Canaan  the  rich,  the  promised  land, 

And  there  enjoyed  their  rest. 
20  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  r 

The  church  renounce  her  fear  ; 
Israel  must  live  through  ewrv  , 

And  be  the  Almighty's  care. 

3ALM  10G.  (1—5.)  Fip^t  Part.  L.  AI  . 

Prai.-e  tuGcd  ;  or,  communion  with  saints. 

TO  God  the  great,  the  ever  blessed, 
Let  songs  of  honour  be  addressed  : 
I  [is  mercy  firm  for  ever  stands  : 
Give  him  the  thanks  his  love  demand-, 
x?  Who  knows  the  wonders  of  thy  ways 
Who  shall  falni  thy  boundless  praise  '.' 

ssed  are  the  souls  that  fear  thee  still, 
And  pay  their  duty  to  thy  will. 
]  Remember  what  thy  mercy  did 

•  Jacob's  race,  thy  chosen  seed  : 
And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 
The  meanest  suppliant  of  thy  grac<  . 
;   O  may  I  see  thy  tribes  rejoice, 

1  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  roice, 
This  is  my  glory,  Lord,  to  be 
Joined  to  thy  saints,  and  near  to  thee. 

PSALM  106.  Secoxd  Pa*t.  8.  M 
7,8.  12—14.  43—48. 

-•'.liShp.i  ami  pardoned  •,  or,  Gc<T a  unchaage&b] 

Ci  CD  of  eternal  love, 
I"  How  tickle  are  our  ways  ! 
And  yet  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
Thy  constancy  of  grace  ! 
'2  They  saw  thy  wonders  wrought. 
And  then  thy  praise  they  sung ; 
But  soon  thy  works  of  power  forgoi. 
\n<\  murmured  with  their  ton<ru< 


1S4  PSA&EsS  107. 


3  Now  they  believe  his  word, 

While  rocks  with  rivers  flow  ! 
Now  with  their  lusts  provoke  the  Lord, 
And  he  reduced  them  low. 

4  Yet  when  they  mourned  their  faults, 

He  hearkened  to  their  groans, 
Brought  his  own  covenant  to  his  thought. 
And  called  them  still  his  sons. 
!>  Their  names  were  in  his  book, 
lie  saved  them  from  their  foes  • 
Oft  he  chastised,  but  ne'er  forsook 
The  people  thfct  he  chose. 
G  Let  Israel  bless  the  Lord, 

Who  loved  their  ancient  race  ; 
And  Christians  join  the  solemn  word 
Amen,  to  all  the  praise. 
PSALM  107.    First  Part.  L.  m. 

Israel  led  to  Canaan,  and  christians  to  heaven. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  he  reigns  above  : 
Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is  1<  . 
H is  mercy  ages  past  have  known, 
And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 

2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  rccor.; ; 
Israel,  the  nation  whom  he  chose . 
And  rescued  from  their  mighty  foes. 

3  [When  God's  own  arm  their  fetters  brok<  . 
And  freed  them  from  the  Egyptian  yob  . 
They  traced  the  desert,  wandering  r< 

A  wHd  and  roiitary  ground. 

■)  There  they  could  find  no  leading  re 

Nor  city  for  their  fixed  abode  ; 
Nor  food,  nor  fountain  to  assuage 
Their  burning  thirst,  or  hunger's  rage.] 

6  In  their  distress  to  God  thev  cried-; 
God  was  their  Saviour  and  their  guid*  : 
He  led  their  wandering  march  around, 
\n<\  brought  their  tribes  to  Canaan's  efwmd 


PSAL2&  107.  1S5 


Thus  when  our  first  release  we  gain 
From  sin's  old  yoke  and  Sataw's  chain. 
We  have  this  desert  world  to  pass, 
A  dangerous  and  a  tiresome  place. 
lie  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way. 
1  Je  guides  our  footsteps  lest  we  stray  : 
He  guards  us  with  a  powerful  hand, 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 
O  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  ways  ' 
Let  every  tongUe  pronounce  his  praise. 

PSALM  107.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Correction  (or  sin,  and  release  by  prayer, 

ROM  age  to  age  exalalt  his  name, 
God  and  his  grace  are  still  the  same  ; 
He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  food, 
And  feeds  the  poor  with  every  good. 
But  if  their  hearts  rebel  and  rise 
Against  the  God  that  rules  the  skies  : 
It'  they  reject  his  heavenly  word, 
And  slight  the  counsels  of  the  Lord  : 
rle'il  bring  their  spirits  to  the  ground, 
And  no  deliverer  shall  be  found  : 
Laden  with  grief  they  waste  their  breath 
In  darkness  and  the  shades  of  death. 
Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries, 
lie  makes  the  dawning  'light  arise, 
And  scatters  all  that  dismal  shade 
That  hung  so  heavy  round  their  head. 
He  cuts  tKe  bars  of  brass  in  tv,-o, 
And  lets  the  smiling  prisoners  through  : 
Takes  off  the  load  of  guilt  and  grief, 
And  gives  the  labouring  soul  relief. 
Oh  may  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  ways 
Lei  even*  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


186  T$AZ*m  105T. 


PSALM  107.  Third  Part.  L.  M. 

Intemperance  punished  and  pardoned;  or,  a  psalm  foi\thc  glutton  and 
the  drunkard. 

VAIN  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent, 
Prepares  for  his  own  punishment : 

What  pains,  what  loathsome  maladies 

From  luxury  and  lust  arise  ! 
2  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  waste, 

Yet  drowns  his  health  to  please  his  teste 

Till  all  his  active  powers  are  lost, 

And  fainting  life  draws  near  the  dust. 

The  glutton  groans  and  ioaths  to  eat. 

His  soul  abhors  delicious  meat ; 

Nature,  with  heavy  loads  oppressed, 

Would  yield  to  death  to  be  released. 
4  Then  how  the  frighted  sinners  fly 

To  God  for  help,  with  earnest  cry ! 

lie  hears  their  groans,  prolongs  their  breathy 

And  saves  them  from  approaching  death-. 
.j  No  med'eines  could  effect  the  cure 

So  quick,  so  easy,  or  so  sure  ; 

The  deadly  sentence  God  repeals, 

He  sends  his  sovereign  word,  and  heals 
6  Oh  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 

And  let  their  thankful  offering  provQ 

How  they  adore  their  Maker's  love, 
PSALM  107.    Fourth  Part.  L.  M 

D&livcrance  fioni  storms  and  shipwreck  :  or,  the  seamen'.- 

^OULDyou  behold  the  works  of  God 
His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad  ? 
With  the  bold  mariner  survey 
The  unknown  regious  of  the  sea. 
They  leave  their  native  shores  behind 
And  seize  the  favour  of  the  wind  ! 
Till  God  command,  and  tempests  rise.. 
That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies. 
Now  to  the  heavens  they  mount  amain. 
\o>v  sink  to  dreadful  deeps  again  : 


PSALM  107.  187 


What  strange  affrights  young  sailors  feel, 
And  like  a  staggering  drunkard  reel  ! 
When  land  is  far  and  death  is  nigh, 
Lost  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry  ; 
His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address, 
And  sends  salvation  in  distress. 

>  He  bids  the  winds  their  wrath  assuage. 
And  stormy  tempests  cease  to  rage  ; 
The  gladsome  train  their  fears  give  o'er. 
And  hail  with  joy  their  native  shore. 

)  0  may  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
Let  them  their  private  offerings  bring, 
And  in  the  church  his  glory  sing. 

PSALM  107.  Fifth  Part.  C.  M. 

The  Mariner's  psalm. 

THY  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord. 
That  rule  the  boisterous  sea, 
The -sons  of  courage  shall  record. 
Who  tempt  that  dangerous  way. 
!  At  thy  command  the  winds  arise. 
And  swell  the  towering  waves  ? 
The  men,  astonished,  mount,  the  skies. 
And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 
\  [Again  they  climb  the  watery  hills 
And  plunge  in  deeps  again  ; 
Each  like  a  tottei  ing  drunkard  reels. 
And  finds  his  courage  vain. 
[  Frighted  to  hear  the  tempest  roar, 
They  pant  with  fluttering  breath: 
And,  hopeless  of  a  distant  shore, 
Expect  immediate  death.] 
i  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries  : 
He  hears  the  loud  request, 
And  orders  silence  through  the  skies. 
And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 

>  Sailors  rejoice  to  lose  their  fears, 

And  see  the  storm  allayed  : 
Now  to  their  eyes  the  port  appears  : 
There  let  their  vows  be  paid, 


*83  PSAIsM  lOST. 

7  ?Tis  God  that  brings  them  safe  to  laud  ; 
Let  stupid  mortals  know 
That  waves  are  under  his  command, 
And  all  the  winds  that  blow. 
S  Oh  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 
The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
And  those  that  see  his  wondrous  ways, 
Thy  wondrous  love  record. 

PSALM  107.     Last    Part. 

Colonics  planted;  or,  nations  blest  ami  punished. 

HEN  God, provoked  with  daring  crime* 
Scourges  the  madness  of  the  times, 
lie  turns  their  fields  to  barren  sand, 
And  dries  the  rivers  from  the  land. 

2  His  word  can  raise  the  springs  again, 
And  make  the  withered  mountains  green. 
Send  showery  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  harvests  in  the  desert  rise. 

3  [Where  nothing  dwelt  but  beasts  of  prey. 
5r  men  as  fierce  and  wild  as  they, 

He  bids  the  opprest  and  poor  repair, 

And  builds  them  towns  and  cities  there. 
1  They  sow  the  fields,  and  trees  they  plant. 

Whose  yearly  fruit  supplies  their  want; 

Their  race  crows  up  from  fruitful  stocks. 

Their  wealth  increases  with  their  flocks. 
5  Thus  they  are  blest ;  but  if  they  sin, 

He  lets  the  heathen  nations  in  ; 

A  savage  crew  invades  their  lands, 

Their  princes  die  by  barbarous  hands.. 
}  Their  captive  sons,  exposed  to  scorn. 

Wander  unpitied  and  forlorn  ; 

The  country  lies  unfenced,  untilled, 

And  desolation  spreads  the  field. 
7  Yet  if  the  humbled  nation  mourns, 

Again  his  dreadful  hand  he  turns; 

Again  he  makes  their  cities  thrive, 

And  bids  the  dying  churches  live.] 
3  The  righteous  with  a  joyful  sense, 

Admire  the  works  of  providence  ; 


PSALlfl  108,  109.  189 

And  tongues  of  atheists  shall  no  more 

heme  the  God  that  saints  adore. 
How  few  with  pious  care  record 
These  wondrous  dealings  of  the  Lord! 
B  il  wise  observers  still  shall  find 
The  Lord  is  holy  just  and  kind. 
PSALM   f08.     C.  M. 

•x  of  praise. 

A    WAKE,  my  soul,  to  sound  his  praise. 
i\_  Awake  my  harp  to  sing 


all  my  powers  the  song  to  raise 
And  morning  incense  bring. 
Among  the  people  of  his  care, 

And  through  the  nations  round. 
Glad  songs  of  praise  will  I  prepare. 

And  there  his  name  resound. 
Be  thou  exalted,  O  ray  God, 

bove  the  starry  train  ; 
Diffuse  thy  heavenly  grace  abroad, 
And  teach  the  world  thy  reign. 
1   So  shall  thy  chosen  sons  rejoice, 
And  throng  thy  courts  above  ; 
While  singers  hear  thy  pardoni.ig  voice, 
And  taste  redeeming  love. 

■  VLM   109.  (1—5,  31.)  C.  31. 

Love  to  enemies  from  the  example  of  Christ. 

J~1  OD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise, 
vJT  Thy  glory  is  my  song  ; 

Though  sinners  speak  against  thy  grace 

With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 
When  in  the  form  of  mortal  man 

Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found, 
With  cruel  slanders  false  and  vain, 

They  compassed  him  around. 
Their  miseries  his  compassion  mov. 

Their  peace  he  still  pursued  ; 
They  render  hatred  for  his  love, 

And  evil  for  his  good. 
Their  malice  raged  without  a  cause  ; 

Yet  with  his  dying  breath 


UO  PSALM  110. 


He  prayed  for  murderers  on  his  cross , 
And  blessed  his  foes  in  death. 
5  Lord,  shall  thy  bright  example  shine 
In  vain  before  my  eyes  ? 
Give  me  a  soul  akin  to  thine. 
To  love  mine  enemies. 
6  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  name 
1  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage, 
Who  slander  and  condemn. 

PSALM  110.  First  Part.  L.  M. 

Jhrist  exalted,  and  multitudes  converted  ;  or,  the  success  of  the  gbspel 

THUS  God  the  eternal  Father  spake 
To  Christ  the  Son :  "  Ascend  and  sit 
k'  At  my  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
■"  Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet. 
i  "  From  Zion  shall  thy  word  proceed, 
"  Thy  word  the  sceptre  in  thy  hand 
*'  Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 
•'And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

1  "  That  day  shall  show  thy  power  is  great, 

"  When  saints  shall  flock  with  willing  mind- . 
"  And  sinners  crowd  thy  temple-gate, 
"  Where  holiness  in  beauty  shines.  V 
J.  O. blessed  Power  !  O  glorious  day  ! 
What  a  large  victory  shall  ensue  ! 
And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey, 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 
PSALM  1 10.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

The  kingdom  and  priesthood  of  Christ. 

f  ff^HUS  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  sea 
JL     Spake  to  his  Son,  and  thus  he  swore, 
"  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
u  And  change  from  hand  to  hand  no  more 

2  "  Aaron  and  all  his  sons  must  die ; 
"  But  everlasting  life  is  thine, 

"  To  save  for  ever  those  that  fly 
"  For  refuge  from  the  wrath  divine. 

3  M  By  me  Melchisedeck  was  made 

•;  On  earth  a  king  and  priest  at  once  ; 


PSALM  110. 191 

"  And  thou,  n)v  heavenly  priest,  shalt  plead. 

"  And  thou,  my  king,  shalt  rule  my  sons.1' 
1  Jesus  the  priest  ascends  his  throne. 

While  counsels  of  eternal  peace, 

Between  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

Proceed  with  honour  and  success. 
;  Thro'  the  whole  earth  his  reign  shall  spread? 

And  crush  the  powers  that  dare  rebel  ; 

Then  shall  he  judge  tllc  "s»ng  ^eac^ 

And  send  the  guilty  world  to  hell. 

•  Thbugh  while  he  treads  his  glorious  way, 
He  drinks  the  cup  of  threats  and  blood, 
The  sufferings  of  that  dreadful  day 
Shall  but  advance  him  near  to  God. 
PSASM  110.  C.  ML 

Christ's  kingdom  and  pries'hood. 

ESUS,  our  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne. 

And  near  thy  Father  sit; 
In  Zion  shall  thy  power  be  known 

And  make  thy  foes  submit. 
What  wonders  shall  thy  gospel  do  1 

Thy  converts  shall  surpass 
The  numerous  drops  of  morning  dew 

And  own  thy  sovereign  grace. 
God  hath  pronounced  a  firm  decree. 

Nor  changes  what  he  swore  : 
-Kteraal  shall  thy  priesthood  be. 

'•'When  Aaropis  no  more. 
••  ]\feIcHlsede*&9  t})at  wondrous  priest. 

;i  That  >mg  of  high  degree, 
•■  TbatAoly  man,  who  Abraham  blest. 

f  \Vas  but  a  type  of  thee." 
Jesus  our  priest  for  ever  lives 

To  plead  for  us  above  ; 
Jesus  our  king  for  ever  gives 

The  blessings  of  his  love. 
God  shall  exalt  his  glorious  head, 

And  his  high  throne  maintain  ; 
Shall  strike  the  powers  and  princes  <teac\ 

Who  ctorc 'oppose  his  refgn. 


19a ESilLIVI  in. 

PSALM  111.  First  Part.   CM. 

The  wisdom  of  God  in  his  works, 

SONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
To  my  Almighty  God  ; 
He  has  my  heart  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  has  wrough 

Plow  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  fair  and  beauteous  nature's  frame, 

How  wise  the  eternal  mind  ! 
Plis  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  designed. 

4  When  he  redeemed  his  chosen  sons, 

He  fixed  his  covenant  sure  : 
The  orders  that  his  lips  pronounce, 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  skies. 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim  ; 

What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 

But  learn  to  read  thy  name  ? 

6  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace. 

Is  our  divinest  skill ! 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race 
That  best  obe)s  thy  will. 
PSALM  111.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

The  perfection  0f  Go(1. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord  ;  hi*  works  of  migh 
Demand  our  noblest  songs-. 
Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 
2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord. 
He  gives  his  children  food  ; 
And  ever  mindful  of  his  word, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 
i  His  son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 
To  seal   his  cov'nant  sure  ; 
Holy  and  rev'rend  is  his  nam.  . 
His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 


PSALM  112. 193 

4  They  that  i  grow  divinely  wise, 

Musi  with  bis  fear  begin ; 
Our  fair  of  knowledge  lies 

In  hatii.  .  -in. 

PSALM  I    .'.  As  the  11 3th  Psalm- 

The  blessings  of  the  liberal  man. 

THAT  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe 
Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law  ; 
His  seed  on  earth  shal]  be  renowned  : 
His  house  the  seat  of  wealth  shall  be, 
\;i  unexhausted  treasury, 
And  with  successive  honours  crowned 

2  His  liberal  favours  he  extends* 
To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends  ; 

A  generous  pity  tills  bis  mind  5 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs, 
He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs, 

And  thus  he's  just  to  all  mankind. 

>  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestowed. 
His  glory's  future  harvest  sowed  : 

The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just. 
Like  a  green  root,  revives  and  bears 
A  train  of  blessings  for  his  heirs, 

When  dying  nature  sleeps  in  dust. 

\  Beset  with  threatening  dangers  round ; 

Unmoved  shall  he  maintain  his  ground ; 

His  concience  holds  his  courage  up ; 

The  soul  that's  filled  with  virtue's  light 

Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night, 

And  sees  in  darkness  beams  of  hope. 

PAUSE 

5  [111  tidings  never  can  surprise 
His  heart  that  fixed  on  God  relies, 

Though  waves  and  tempests  roar  around : 
Safe  on  a  rock,  he  sits,  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies, 

And  all  their  hope  and  glory  drowned*. 


194  PSAiaE  112. 


6  The  wicked  shall  his  triumph  see, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony 

To  find  their  expectations  crost ; 
They  and  their  envy,  pride,  and  spite, 
Sink  down  to  everlasting  night, 
And  all  their  names  rn  darkness  lost.] 
PSALM  112.     L.  M. 

The  blessings  of  the  pious  and  charitable. 

rffMIRICE  happy  man  who  fear=  the  Lord, 
JL    Loves  his  commands,  and  trusts  his  word  : 
Honour  and  peace  his  days  attend, 
And  blessings  to  his  seed  descend. 

2  Compassion  dwells  upon  his  mindr 
To  works  of  mercy  still  inclined  : 
He  lends  the  poor  some  present  aid, 
Or  gives  them,  not  to  be  repaid. 

3  When  times  grow  dark  and  tidings  spread,. 
That  till  his  neighbours  round  with  dread. 
His  heart  is  armed  against  the  fear, 

For  God  with  ali  his  power  is  there. 

1  His  spirit,  fixed  upon  the  Lord, 
Draws  heavenly  courage  from  his  word  : 
Amidst  the  darkness  light  shall  rise 
To  cheer  his  heart  and  bless  his  eyes. 

5  He  hath  dispersed  his  arms  abroad, 
His  works  are  still  before  his  God  : 
His  name  on  earth  shall  long  remain. 
While  envious  sinners  rage  in  vain. 
PSALM  112.  C.  M. 

Liberality  rewarded, 

APPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
And  follows  his  commands ; 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward. 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 
2  As  pit)  dwells  within  his  breast 
To  all  the  sons  of  need ; 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seed, 
i  No  evil  tniings  shall  surprise 
His  well  established  mind  ; 


PSALBS  113.  195 

His  soul  to  God,  his  refuge,  flies, 
And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 

1  I:i  times  of  danger  and  distress 

Be  beams  of  light  ?!iail  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 
S  His  works  of  piety  and  lore 
Remain  before  rhe  Lord  ; 
Honour  on  earth,  and  jo  s  above, 
.  Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

PSALM  113.  Proper  tunc. 

The  majesty  and  conde.-ccnsion  of  God. 

TE  that  delight  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  lutiours  of  his  name  record, — 
His  sacred  name  for  ever  bless, 
Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 

Let  land  and  seas  his  power  confess. 

2  Not  time  nor  nature's  narrow  rounds, 
Can  give  his  vast  dominion  bounds  ; 

The  heavens  are  far  below  his  height . 
Let  no  created  greatness  dare 
With  our  eternal  God  compare, 

Armec^with  his  uncreated  might. 
>  He  bows  his  glorious  head  to  view 
What  the  bright  host  of  angels  do, 

And  bends  his  care  to  mortal  things ; 
His  sovereign  hand  exalts  the  poor, 
He  takes  the  needy  from  the  door, 

And  seats  them  on  the  thrones  of  king.; 
I  When  childless  families  despair, 
He  sends  the  blessings  of  an  heir, 

To  rescue  their  expiring  name  ; 
The  mother,  with  a  thankful  voice, 
Proclaims  his  praises  and  her  joys  ; 

Let  every  age  advance  his  fame. 
PSALM  113.    L.  M. 

God  sovereign  and  gracious. 

YE  servants  of  the  Almighty  King, 
In  every  age  his  praises  sing : 


196  frSALHE  114, 


Wherever  the  sua  shall  rest  or  set, 
The  nations  shall  his  praise  repeat. 

2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky, 
His  throne  of  giory  stands  on  high; 
Nor  time  nor  place  bis  power  restrain,, 
Nor  bound  his  universal  reign. 

3  Which  of  the  sons  of  Adam  dare, 
Or  angels,  with  their  God  compare  ? 
His  glories,  how  divinely  bright, 
Who  dwells  in  uncreated  light. 

1  Behold  his  love !  he  stoops  to  view 
What  saints  above  and  angels  do ; 
And  condescends  yet  more  to  know 
The  mean  affairs  of  men  below,     „ 

5  From  dust  and  cottages  obscure 
His  grace  exalts  the  humble  poor; 
Gives  them  the  honour  of  his  sons, 
And  fits  them  for  their  heavenly  thrones. 

6  [A  word  of  his  creating  voice 

Can  make  the  barren  house  rejoice  ; 
Though  Sarah's  ninety  years  were  past, 
The  promised  seed  is  born  at  last. 

7  With  joy  the  mother  views  her  son, 
And  tells  the  wonders  God  hath  doae  ; 
Faith  may  grow  strong  when  sense  despairs  . 
If  nature  fails,  the  promise  bears.] 

PSALM  1 1 1.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Miracles  attending  Israel's  journey. 

WHEN  Israel,  freed  horn  Pharaoh's  hand, 
Left  the  proud  tyrant  and  his  land, 
The  tribes  with  cheerful  homage  own 
Their  king,  and  Judah  was  his  throne. 

'2  Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay, 
The  deep  divides  to  make  them  way; 
Jordan  beheld  their  marcb,  and  tied 
With  backward  current  to  his  head. 

3  The  mountains  shook  like  frighted  sheep 
Like  lambs  the  little  hillocks  leap ; 
Not  Sinai  on  her  base  could  stand, 
Conscious  of  sovereign  power  at  hand. 


PSALM  115. 137 

4  What,  power  could  make  the  deep  divide  ? 
Make  Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide  ' 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hi)Is  ? 

And  whence  the  dread 'that  Sinai  feels7 
o  Let  every  mountain,  every  flood 

Retire,  and  know  the  approaching  God. 

The  King  of  I  sec  him  here  ; 

Tremble  thou  earth,  adore  and  fear. 
6  He  thunders,  and  all  namre  mourns, 

The  rock  to  standing  pools  he  turns  ; 

Flints  spring  with  fountains  at  his  word. 

And  rires  and  seas  confess  the  Lord. 
PSAUH  115.  FiRsr  Mktre. 

The  truetGod  our  refuge  ;  or,  idolatry  reproved. 

NOT  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust, 
Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due, 
Eternal  God,  thou  only  just, 
Thou  only  gracious,  wise,  and  true. 

2  Display  to  earth  thy  dreadful  name; 
Why  should  a  heathen's  haughty  tongue 
Insult  us,  and,  to  raise  our  shame, 

Say  u  Where's  the  God  you've  served  so  long7'* 

3  The  God  we  serve  maintains  his  throne 
Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies  ; 
Through  all  the  earth  his  will  is  done, 
He  knows  our  groans,  he  hears  our  cries. 

4  But  the  vain  idols  they  adore 

Are  senseless  shapes  of  stone  and  wood  : 
At  best  a  mass  of  glittering  ore, 
A  silver  saint,  or  golden  god. 

5  [With  eyes  and  ears  they  carve  the  head  ; 
Deaf  are  their  ear-,  their  eyes  are  blind  : 
In  vain  are  costly  orFrings  made, 

And  vows  are  scattered  in  the  wind. 

6  Their  feet  were  nev-^r  made  to  move, 
Nor  hands  to  save  when  mortals  pray  •. 
Mortals  that  pay  them  fear  or  love, 
Seem  to  be  blind  and  deal'  as  they.] 

7  O  Israel,  make  the  Lord  thy  hope, 
Thy  help,  luy  refuge,  and  thy  rest ; 


198  PSAX.M  125. 


The  Lord  shall  build  thy  ruins  up, 
And  bless  the  people  and  the  priest. 
The  dead  no  more  can  speak  thy  praise. 
They  dwell  in  silence  in  the  grave  ; 
But  we  shall  live  to  sing  thy  grace, 
And  tell  the  world  thy  power  to  save. 
PSALM  115.  Second  Metre. 

As  the  new  tune  of  the  bOth  psalm. 
Idolatry  reproved. 

OTto  our  names,  thou  only  just  andtrue5 

Not  to  our  worthless  names  is  glory  due ; 

Thy  power  and  grace,  thy  truth  and  justice 

claim 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  sov'reign  name: 
Shine  thro'    the  earth,  from  heaven,  thy  blest 

abode, 
Norlet  the  heathens  say, u  Where  is  your  God?" 
Heaven  is  thine  higher  court :  there  stands  thy 

throne, 
And  through  the  lower  worlds  thy  will  is  done  ; 
God  framed  the  earth,  the  starry  heavens  he 

spread, 
But  fools   adore  the  gods  their  hands   have 

made ; 
The  kneeling  crowd,  with  looks  devout,  behold 
Their  silver  saviours,  and  their  saints  of  gold. 
[Vain  are  those  artful  shapes  of  eyes  and  ears : 
The  molten  image  neither  sees  nor  hears  : 
Their  hands  are  helpless,  nor  their  feet   can 

move, 
They  have  no  speech,  nor  tho't,  nor  power,  nor 

love ; 
Yet  sottish  mortals  make  their  long  complaints 
To  their  deaf  idols,  and  their  lifeless  saints. 
The  rich  have  statues  well  adorned  with  gold  ; 
The  poor,  content  with  gods  of  coarser  mould ; 
With  tools  of  iron  carve  the  senseless  stock, 
Lopt  from  a  tree  or  broken  from  a  rock  : 
People  and  priests  drive  on  the  solemn  trade, 
\nd   trust  the  gods  their  saws  and  hammers 

made.] 


PSALM  116.  190 


o  Be  heaven  and  earth  amazed  !  'tis  hard  to  say 
Which  are  more  stupid,  or  their  gods,  or  they 
O  Israel,  trust  the  Lord,  he  hears  and  sees, 
He  knows  thv  sorrows,  and  restores  thy  peace: 
His  worship  does  a  thousand  comforts  yield — 
He  is  thv  help,  and  he  thine  heavenly  shield. 
6  In  God  we  trust :  our  impious  foes  in  vain 
Attempt  our  ruin,  and  oppose  his  reign  ; 
Had  they  prevailed,  darkness  had  closed  oui 

days, 
And  death  and  silence  had  forbid  his  praise  : 
But  we  are  saved,  and  live  ;— let  songs  arise. 
And  Zion  bless  the  God  that  built  the  skies. 

PSALM  116   First  Part.  C.  M. 

Recovery  from  sickness. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord  ;  he  heard  my  cries. 
And  pitied  every  groan  ; 
Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord  ;  he  bowed  his  ear. 

And  chased  my  grief  away  : 

Oh  let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 

When  I  have  breath  to  pray. 

3  My  flesh  declined,  my  spirits  fell, 

And  I  drew  near  the  dead, 
While  inward  pangs  and  fears  of  hell 
Perplexed  my  wakeful  head. 

4  "My  God,*'  1  cried,  "thy  servant  save, 

"  Thou  ever  good  and  just ; 
u  Thy  powrer  can  rescue  from  the  grave. 
"  Thy  power  is  all  my  trust." 

5  The  Lord  beheld  m?  sore  distrest, 

He  bade  my  pains  remove  ; 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God  thy  rest, 

For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 
3  My  God  hath  saved  my  soul  from  death. 

And  dried  my  falling  tears  ; 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath, 

And  my  remaining  years. 


200  FSAX.M  116.  117. 


PSALM  116  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

'Hiarjks  for  private  deliverance. 

WPIAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
For ai!  his  kindness  shown? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thine  house, 

My  offering  shall  be  paid  ; 
There  shall  my  zeai  \  •  rform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  angu^b  n.ade. 

3  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 

Thou  ever-blessed  God  ! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight ! 
How  precious  is  their  blood  ! 

1  How  happ)  all  thy  servants  are  ! 

How  great  thy  grace  to  me  ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care. 
Lord,  I  devote   to  thee. 
5  Now  1  am  thine,  for  ever  thine, 
Nor  shall  my  purpose  move  ; 
Thy  hand  has  loosed  my  bonds  of  pain. 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 
0  Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 
And  thy  rich  grace  record  ; 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now. 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

PSALM  117.     C.   M. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  nations. 

OALL  ye  nations  praise  the  Lord. 
Each  with  a  different  tongue  ; 
In  every  language  iearn  his  word, 
And  let  his  name  be  sung. 

2  His  mercy  reigns  through  every  land  : 

Proclaim  his  grace  abroad  : 
Forever  firm  his  truth  shall  stand  : 
Praise  ye  the  faithful  God. 

PSALM  117.     L.  M. 

FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies. 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise : 


PSAT,3ff  117.  201 


Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  eveij  land,  b\  every  tongue. 
2  Eternal  are  th\  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  set  and  rise  no  more. 
PSALM   117.  S.  M. 

THY  name,  almighty  Lord, 
Shall  sound  through  distant  lands  ; 
Great  is  thy  grace  and  sure  thy  word  : 
Thy  truth  for  ever  stands. 

2  Far  be  thine  honour  spread, 

And  long  thy  praise  endure. 
Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Shall  be  exchanged  no  more. 

PSALM  117.  First  Part.  C.  M. 

Deliverance  from  a  tumult. 

fJlHE  Lord  appears  my  helper  now. 
JL    Nor  is  my  faith  afraid, 
What  all  the  sons  of  earth  can  do, 
Since  heaven  affords  its  aid. 
J'  'Tis  safer,  Lord,  to  hope  in  thee, 
And  have  my  God  my  friend, 
Than  trust  in  men  of  high  degree, 
And  on  their  truth  depend. 

3  "Tis  through  the  Lord  my  heart  is  strong. 

In  him  my  lips  rejoice  ; 
While  his  salvation  is  my  song, 

How  cheerful  is  my  voice  ' 
1  Like  angry  bees  they  girt  me  round ; 

When  God  appears  they  fly : 
So  burning  thorns,  with  crackling  sound, 

Make  a  fierce  blaze  and  die. 
Joy  to  the  saints  and  peace  belongs ; 

The  Lord  protects  their  days : 
Let  Israel  tune  immortal  songs 

To  his  Almighty  grace. 


£02  FSAS.M  118. 


PSALM  J  !8.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Public  praise  for  deliverance  from  death. 

LORD,  thou  hast  heard  thy  servant  cry, 
And  rescued  from  the  grave ; 
Now  shall  he  live  :  (and  none  can  die, 
God  resolves  to  save.) 
2  Thy  praise  more  constant  than  before, 
Shall  (ill  his  daily  breath  ; 
Th\  hand  that  hath  chastised  him  sore. 

Defends  him  still  from  death. 
Open  the  gates  of  Zion  now, 
For  we  shall  worship  there, 
The  house  where  all  the  righteous  go, 
Thy  mercy  to  declare. 
4  Among  the  assemblies  of  thy  saints, 
Our  thankful  voice  we  raise  : 
There  wc  have  told  thee  our  complaints. 
And  there  we  speak  thy  praise. 
PSALM  1  I  8.  Thi  d  Part.  C.  M. 

Christ  the  foundation  of  the  church. 

t*H*EHOLD  the  sure  foundation  stone 
■*    Which  God  in  Zion  iajs, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

And  saints  adore  thy  name  ; 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 
Firm  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 
1  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood. 
Yet  must  this  building  rise  : 
'Tis  thy  own  work,  almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 
PSALM  118.  Fourth  Part.  C.  M. 

Tlosanna  *  fbe   Lord's  day ;  or  Christ's  resurrection  and  oar  salvation 

THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
He  calls  the  hours  his  own, 


PSALM  116.  202 


Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 

Ami  praise  -'irround  the  throne. 
2  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  S  tan's  emj  ire  fell ; 
To-dav  Lh  (lis  triumph  spread, 

And  all  bis  wo  d(  rs  tell. 
">  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 

To  David's  ho!)  Son; 
Help  us,  O  Lord,  descend  and  bring 

Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  is  the  Lord  who  comes  to  men 

With  met  _Tace  ; 

Who  comes  in  God  hi?  Father's  name. 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains*, 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise  ; 
The  highest  hea-  ens,  in  which  he  reigns. 
Shall  give  him  nobler  pniise. 
PSALM   118.  S.  M. 

An  hosanna  for  the  Lord's  day  .■   or>Anewaong  of  salvatkm  ':•;- 
Christ 
Cj  EE  what  a  living  Stone 
JO    The  build-  fuse  ; 

Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 
1.  The  scribe  and  angn  priest 
Reject  thine  oily  v 
Yet  on  this  rock  shall  Zion  rest. 
As  the  chief  corner-stone. 

3  The  work,  O  Lord  is  thine, 

And  wondrous  in  our  eyes : 
Thi*  day  declare?  it  all  divine, 
This  day  did  Jesu-  rise. 

4  This  is  the  glorious  day 

That  our  Redeemer  made  : 
Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray. 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

5  Hosanna  to  the  King 

Of  David's  royal  blood  : 


204 PSAI.M  118. 

Bless  him,  ye  saints,  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 
6  We  bless  thine  holy  word, 

Which  all  this  grace  displays ; 
Andoifer  on  thine  altar,  Lord, 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

PSALM   lis.     L.   M. 

An  hosanna  for  the  Lord's  day ;    or,  A  new  song  of  salvation  b) 
Christ. 

LO  !  what  a  glorious  corner-stone 
The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse; 
But  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon. 
In  spite  of  envy  and  the  Jews. 

2  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  divine, 
The  joy  and  wonder  of  our  eves; 
This  is  the  day  thai  proves  it  thine, 
The  day  that  saw  our  Saviour  rise. 

3  Sinners  rejoice,  and  saints  be  glad  ; 
Hosanna,  let  his  nume  be  blest ; 

'A  thousand  honours  on  his  head, 
With  peace,  and  light,  and  glory  rest ! 

4  In  God's  own  name  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  to  our  dying  race  ; 

Let  the  whole  church  address  their  king, 
With  hearts  of  joy  and  songs  of  praise. 
PSALM  119.     First    Part.     C.  M. 

1  have  collected  and  disposed  the  most  useful  verses  of  this  Psalm  un- 

der eighteen  different  beads,  and  formed  a  Divine  -^ong  upon  each  oi 
them.  But  the  verses  are  much  transposed,  to  attain  some  degree  ol 
connexion 

Id  some  places,  among  the  words  lac,  commands,  judgment.*,  te.nimo- 
7ik.--,  I  bave  used  g&pel,  word,  grace,  truth,  promises,  &c.  as  more 
agreeable  to  the  New  Testament  and  the  common  language  of  Chris- 
tians :  and  it  equally  answers  the  design  of  the  Psalmist,  which  was 
to  recommend  the  holy  scriptures. 

The  blessedness  of  saints,  and  misery  of  sinners.- 

BLEST  are  the  undefiled  in  heart, 
Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean  ; 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart, 
But  fly  from  every  sin. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  that  keep  thy  word. 

And  practise  thy  commands  ; 


PSALM  119.  205 

With  their  whole  heart  they  see^  the  Lord. 

And  serve  th^e  with  their  hands. 
Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law  ; 

How  firm  their  souU  abide  ! 
Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 

Their  steady  feet  aside. 
Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy. 

And  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
"When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey, 

And  honour  all  thy  oame. 
But  haughty  -mners  God  will  hate. 

The  proud  shall  die  accurst  : 
The  sons  of  falsehood  and  deceit 

Are  trodden  to  the  dust. 
Vile  as  the  dross  the  wicked  are  ; 

And  those  that  leave  thy  ways 
Shall  see  salvation  from  afar, 

But  never  taste  thy  grace. 

1  PSALM  119      Second  Part. 

cret  devotion  and  spiritual  mindedness  ;    or  Constant  convi 
with  God. 
^0  thee,  before  the  dawning  light, 
My  gracious  God,  1  pray  ; 
I  meditate  thy  name  by  night, 
And  keep  thy  law  by  day. 
My  spirit  faints  to  see  thy  grace. 

Thy  promise  bears  me  up  : 
And  while  salvation  long  aeiays. 
Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 
Seven  times  a  day  I  lift  my  hands, 

And  pay  my  thanks  to  thee; 
Thy  righteous  providence  demands 

Repeated  praise  from  me. 
W^hen  midnight  darkness  veils  the  skier. 

I  call  thy  works  to  mind  ; 
My  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  rise. 
And  sweet  acceptance  find. 


206  PSAMfl!  ltf). 


PSALM    1!9.     Third    Part. 

Profession  of  sincerity,  repentance,  and  obedience.- 

Pl^HOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God; 
Soon  as  J  know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  haste  V  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  dejay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 

And  glory  in  my  choice  ; 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  my  eyes ; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

1  If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways, 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands. 
\nd  trust  thy  pardoning  grace. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  forever  thine, 

0  save  thy  servant,  Lord  ! 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-place. 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

6  Thou  hast  inclined  this  heart  of  mine 

Thy  statutes  to  fulfil ; 
And  thus  till  mortal  life  shall  end, 
Would  I  perform  thy  will. 

PSALM  119.     Fourth  Part. 

Instructions  from  Scripture. 

HOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts . 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night. 
1  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 


PSAL2VJ  119.     '  207 


:  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care, 
And  meditate  thy  word, 
Gmw  wiser  than  their  teachers  are. 
And  better  know  the  Lord, 
j  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise  ; 
1  hate  the  sini  er's  road; 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise. 
But  love  thy  law,  im  God. 
!  [The  starry  heavens  th\  rule  obey, 
The  earth  maintains  her  place  ; 

by  servants,  night  and  day, 
Thy  skill  and  power  expu 
But  still  thy  law  and  gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine  : 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  thy  word. 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine.] 
\  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth, 
How  pure  is  every  page  f 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth. 
And  well  support  our  age. 

PSALM   119.     Fifth  Part. 

Dtlight  in  scripture ;   or,  The  word  of  God  dwelling  in 

HOW  1  love  thy  holy  law  ! 
Tis  daily  my  delight: 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 
!  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 
To  meditate  thy  word  : 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lord. 
I  Thy  heavenly  words  my  heart  engage, 
And  well  employ  my  tongue, 
And  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage, 
Yield  me  a  heavenly  song. 
[  Am  I  a  stranger,  or  at  home, 
'Tis  my  perpetual  feast ; 
Not  honey  dropping  from  the  comb, 
So  much  allures  the  taste. 


208  i    P&AXX&  11©. 


5  No  treasures  so  enrich  the  mind ; 

Nor  shall  thy  word  be  sold 

For  loads  of  silver  well  refined, 

Nor  heaps  of  choicest  gold. 

6  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 

PSALM   119.     Sixth  Part. 

Holiness  and  comfort  from  the  word. 

LORD,  I  esteem  thy  judgments  right, 
And  all  thy  statutes  just; 
Thence  I  maintain  a  constant  fight 
With  ev'ry  flattering  lust. 

2  Thy  precepts  often  I  survey  ; 

1  keep  thy  law  in  sight, 
Through  all  the  business  of  the  day, 
To  form  my  actions  right. 

3  My  heart  in  midnight  silence  cries, 

"  How  sweet  thy  comforts  be  !" 
My  thoughts  in  holy  wot'der  rise, 
And  bring  their  thanks  to  thee. 

4  And  when  my  spirit  drinks  her  fill, 

At  some  good  word  of  thine, 
Not  mighty  men  that  share  the  spoil, 
Have  joys  compared  to  mine. 

PSALM  119.     Seventh  Part. 

Imperfection  of  nature  and  perfection  of  scripture." 

LET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
To  form  one  perfect  book  ; 
Great  God,  if  once  compared  with  thine. 
How  mean  their  writings  look. 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  ga?e 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave  ; 

But  thine  conduct  to  heaven, 

3  Tve  seen  an  end  to  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below ; 


PSAM/I  119.  209 

How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  farthei 
t  Yet  men  woo  Id  fain  be  just  with  God, 
By  works  their  hai 
But  thy  commands,  exceeding  broad. 
Extend  t  bought, 

a  In  vain  we  boast  perfection  here, 
While  sin  defiles  our  fir 
And  sinks  our  virtues  dov,  n  so  far, 
They  scarce  i  e  name. 

G  On  i  ;  .  .Tace. 

Fall  far  below  thy  wo 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell  only  with  the  Lord 

PSALM  119.     Eighth  Part. 

The  excellency  and  variety  of  scripture. 

LORD,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice. 
My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  Til  read  the  histories  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  '?\vs  in  sight, 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

3  *Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown . 

Where  springs  o{  life  arise; 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 
1  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 
It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ; 
Our  faire-st  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

PSALM  119.     Ninth  Part. 

Desire  of  knowledge. 

HPHY  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  Lord,, 
How  good  thy  works  appear! 
Open  my  eyes  to  read  thy  word, 
And  see  thy  wonders  there. 


210  FSAZJME  119. 


My  heart  was  fashioned  by  thy  hand, 

My  service  is  thy  due; 
Oh  make  thy  servant  understand 

The  duties  I  must  do. 
Since  Tm  a  stranger  here  below, 

Thy  path  O  do  not  hide, 
But  mark  the  road  my  feet  should  go, 

And  be  my  constant  guide. 
When  I  confessed  my  wandering  ways/ 

Thou  heardst  my  soul  complain  ; 
Grant  me  the  teachings  of  thy  grace, 

Or  I  shall  stray  again. 
If  God  to  me  his  statutes  show, 

And  heavenly  truth  impart, 
His  work  for  ever  i1il  pursue, 

His  law  shall  rule  my  heart. 
This  was  my  comfort  when  I  bore 

Variety  of  grief; 
It  made  me  learn  thy  word  the  more.- 

And  fly  to  that  relief. 
[In  vain  the  proud  deride  me  now  ;. 

Til  ne'er  forget  thy  law, 
Nor  let  that  blessed  gospel  go, 

Whence  all  my  hopes  I  draw. 
When  I  have  learned  my  Father's  wilh 

I'll  teach  the  world  his  ways  j 
My  thankful  lips,  inspired  with  zeal. 

Shall  sing  aloud  his  praise. 

PSALM  119.  Tenth  Part. 

Pleading  the  promises. 

EHOLD  thy  waiting  servant,  Lord, 
Devoted  to  thy  fear  ; 
Remember  and  confirm  thy  word, 

For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 
Hast  thou  not  sent  salvation  down, 

And  promised  quickening  grace  ? 
Doth  not  my  heart  address  thy  throne  2 

And  yet  thy  love  delays. 
Mine  eyes  for  thy  salvation  fail ; 

O  bear  (by  servant  up  ; 


FSALBS  119.  211 


Nor  let  the  scofling  lips  prevail, 
Who  dare  reproach  my  hope. 
•1  Didst  thou  not  raise  my  faith,  0  Lord  ? 
Then  let  thy  truth  appear  :* 
Saint-  shall  rejoice  in  my  reward, 
And  trust  as  well  as  il-.tr. 

PSAL  h  Part.. 

'..ri2  .■ii'tci  hnllniTi 

OPI  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
To  keep  his  statutes  still! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will  ! 

2  O  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart, 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes  j 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

5  31y  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 

My  (cet  too  often  slip  : 
Yet  since  I've  not  forgot  thy  way, 
Restore  thy  wandering  sheep. 
G  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands, 
'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 

PSALM  119.  Twelfth  Part. 

Ereathing  after  comfort  and  deliverance. 

~1V'¥"Y  God,  consider  my  distress, 
]jfjL  Let  mercy  plead  my  cause, 

Though  I  have  tinned  against  thy  grace. 
1  ne'er  forget  thy  laws. 
9  Forbid,  forbid,  the  sharp  reproach 
Which  I  so  justly  fear; 


aia  psalm:  119. 


Uphold  my  life,  uphold  my  hope, 
Nor  let  my  Shame  appear. 

3  Be  thou  a  surety,  Lord,  for  me. 

Nor  let  the  proud  oppress  ! 
But  make  thy  waiting  servant  see 
The  shillings  of  thy  face. 

4  My  eyes  with  expectation  fail : 

My  heart  within  me  cries, 
'  When  will  the  Lord  his  truth  fulfil, 
'  And  bid  my  comforts  rise?' 

5  Look  down  upon  my  sorrows,  Lord. 

And  show  thy  grace  the  same  : 
Thy  tender  mercies  still  afford 
To  those  that  love  thy  name. 
PSALM  119.  Thirteenth  Part. 

lioly  fear,  and  tendernesi  of  conscience. 

WITH  my  whole  heart  I've  sought  thy  face. 
O  let  me  never  stray 
From  thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace, 
Nor  tread  the  sinner's  way. 

2  Thy  word  I've  hid  within  my  heart, 

To  keep  my  conscience  clean, 
And  be  an  everlasting  guard 
From  every  rising  sin, 

3  I'm  a  companion  of  the  saints, 

Who  fear  and  iove  the  Lord  ; 
My  sorrows  rise,  my  nature  faints, 
When  men  transgress  thy  word. 

4  While  sinners  do  thy  gospel  wrong, 

My  spirit  stands  in  awe  ; 
Mysoui  abhors  a  lying  tongue, 
But  loves  thy  righteous  law. 

5  My  heart  with  sacred  reverence  hear- 

The  threatenings  of  thy  word  ; 
My  flesh  with  holy  trembling  fears 

The  ju  igmcnts  of  the  Lord. 
3  My  God,  I  long,  1  hope,  I  wait 

For  thy  salvation  still ; 
While  thy  whoie  law  is  my  delight, 

And  I  obey  thy  will. 


PSAI.M  119.  213 


PSALM    119.    FofltTKEN'TH  PAR  T 
Benefits  of  affliction,  and  support  under  them. 

fi  ONSIDER  all  my  sorrows,  Lord, 
\j   And  thy  deliverance  scud  ; 
Mv  soul  tor  thy  salvation  taints ; 

When  will  my  troubles  end? 
Yet  I  have  found  'tis  good  for  me 

To  bear  my  Father's  rod ; 
Afflictions  make  me  learn  thy  law. 

And  live  upon  my  God. 
This  is  the  comfort  I  enjoy 

When  new  distress  begins  : 
J  read  thy  word,  I  run  thy  way, 

And  hate  my  former  sins. 
Had  not  thy  word  been  my  delight 

When  earthly  joys  were  fled, 
My  soul  opprest  with  sorrow's  weight, 

Had  sunk  amongst  the  dead. 
I  know  thy  judgments,  Lord,  are  right, 

Though  they  may  seem  severe  ; 
The  sharpest  sufferings  I  endure 

Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 
Before  I  knew  thy  chast'ning  rod, 

My  feet  were  apt  to  stray; 
But  now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 

Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 
PSALM  119.     Fifteenth  Part. 

Holy  resolutions. 

OTHAT  thy  statutes  every  hour 
Might  dwell  upon  my  mind ! 
Thence  I  derive  a  quickening  power. 
And  daily  peace  I  find. 

To  meditate  thy  precepts,  Lord, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ  ; 
My  >oul  shall  ne'er  forget  thy  word. 

Thy  word  is  all  my  joy. 
How  would  J  run  in  thy  commands, 

If  thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin  and  Satan's  hateful  chains. 

And  set  my  feet  at  large! 


214  PSALM  119. 


\  My  lips  with  courage  shall  declare 
Thy  statutes  and  thy  name; 
1*11  speak  thy  word  though  kings  shall  heat. 
Nor  yield  to  sinful  shame. 
o  Let  bands  of  persecutors  rise 
To  rob  me  of  my  right 
Let  pride  and  malice  forge  their  lies, 
Thy  law  is  my  delight. 
G  Depart  from  me  ye  wicked  race, 
Whose  hands  and  hearts  are  ill : 
I  love  my  God,  1  love  his  ways, 
And  must  obey  his  will, 
PSALM   i  19.     Sixteenth  Part. 

Prayer  for  quickening  grace. 

jVTY  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust; 

Lord,  give  me  fife  divine  ; 

From  vain  desires  and  every  lust 

Turn  oil  these  eyes  of  mine. 

2  I  need  the  influence  of  thy  grace 

To  speed  me  in  thy  way, 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race, 
Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 

3  When  sore  afflictions  press  me  down. 

I  need  thy  quick'ning  powers  ; 
Thy  word  that  1  have  rested  on, 
"  Shall  help  my  heaviest  hours. 

4  Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  still, 

And  thou  a  faithful  God  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
To  run  the  heavenly  road? 
.">  Does  not  my  heart  thy  precepts  love, 
And  long  to  see  thy  face  ? 
And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move 
Without  enlivening  grace! 
G  Then  shall  I  love  thy  gospel  more, 
And  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
When  I  have  felt  its  quickening  power 
To  draw  me  near  the  Lord, 


PSALBG  119.  215 


PSALM   119.  Seventeenth  Part. 

shining  in  difficulties  and  trials. 

"HEN  pain  and  anguish  seize  me,  Lordr 
All  my  support  is  from  thy  word: 
Mj  -onl  dissolves  for  heaviness; 
Uphold  me  with  th\  strengthening  grace. 

2  The  proud  have  framed  their  scotisand  lies. 
They  watch  my  feet  with  envious  eyes, 
They  tempt  my  soul  to  snares  and  sin  \ 
Yet  thy  commands  I  ne'er  decline. 

3  They  hate  me,  Lord,  without  a  cause, 
They  hate  to  see  me  love  thy  laws  ! 
But  I  will  trust  and  fear  thy  name, 
Till  pride  and  malice  die  with  shame. 

PSALM    119.      Last  Part. 

Fanrtifled  afflictions ;   or,  Delight  in  the  word  of  Gori. 

FATHER,  1  bless  thy  gentle  hand; 
How  kind  v»-as  thy  chastising  rod, 
That  forced  my  conscience  to  a  stand, 

And  brought  my  wandering  soul  to  God  ■■ 
2  Foolish  and  vain,  I  wen  astray  : 

Ere  I  had  felt  thy  scourges,  Lord, 
I  left  my  guide  and  lost  my  way  ; 

But  now  I  ioYe  and  keep  thy  word. 
Tis  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke, 

For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell  : 
*Tis  good  to  bear  my  Fathers  stroke, 

That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well, 
4  The  law  hat  issues  from  thy  mouth, 

Shall  raise  my  cheerful  passions  more 
Than  all  the  treasures  of  the  south, 

Or  richest  hills  of  golden  ore. 
Thy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 

Thy  spirit  formed  my  sou!  within  ; 
Teach  me  to  know  thy  wondrous  name, 

And  guard  me  safe  from  death  and  sin* 
Then  all  that  IoYe  and  fear  the  Lord 

At  my  salvation  shall  rejoice  ; 
For  I  have  trusted  in  thy  word, 

And  made  thy  grace  my  only  choice. 


216  PSA&M  120,  121. 


PSALM  120.  CM. 

Complaint  of  quarrelsome  neighbours  ;    or,  A  devout  wish  for  peace. 

THOU  God  of  love,  thou  ever  blest, 
Pity  my  suffering  state  ; 
When  wilt  thou  set  my  soul  at  rest, 
From  lips  that  love  deceit  ? 

2  Hard  lot  of  mine  !  my  days  are  cast 

Among  the  sons  of  strife, 
Whose  never-ceasing  quarrels  waste 
My  golden  hours  of  life.    * 

3  O  might  I  fly  to  change  my  place, 

How  would  1  choose  to  dwell 
In  some  wide,  lonesome  wilderness, 
And  leave  these  gates  of  hell ! 

4  Peace  is  the  blessing  that  I  seek, 

How  loevely  are  its  charms  ! 
I  am  for  peace ;  but  when  I  speak, 
They  all  declare  for  arms. 

5  New  passions  still  their  souls  engage, 

And  keep  their  malice  strong  : 
What  shall  be  done  to  curb  thy  rage, 
0  thou  devouring  tongue  ! 

6  Should  burning  arrows  smite  thee  through. 

Strict  justice  would  approve  ; 
But  1  would  rather  spare  my  foe, 
And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 
PSALM  121.     L.  M. 

Divine  protection. 

UP  to  the  hills  1  lift  mine  eyes, 
Th'  eternal  hills  bcyondfcthe  skies  ; 

Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives ; 

There  my  almighty  refuge  lives. 
1  He  lives,  the  everlasting  God 

That  buili  the  world,  that  spread  the  flood  ; 

The  heavens,  with  all  their  host  he  made, 

And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 
3  lie  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way; 

His  morning  smiles  adorn  the  day  ; 

He  spreads  the  evening  veil,  and  keeps 

The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps 


PSALM  121. 


4  Israel,  a  name  divinely  blest, 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest : 

T  By  hoi  mi  's  wakefu  1  eyes 

Admit  no  slumber,  nor  surprise. 

5  No  sun  shall  smite  thy  head  by  day. 
Nor  the  pale  moon,  with  sickly  ray. 

ill  blast  thy  couch:  no  baneful  star 
Pari  his  malignant  tire  so  far. 
J  Should  earth  and  hejl  with  malice  bum. 
Siill  thou  shaltgo,and  still  return, 

ifein  the  Lord  ;  his  heavenly  care     , 
Defends  thy  life  from  every  snare. 
On  thee  foul  spirits  have  no  power: 
And  in  thy  lasjf  departing  hour, 
Angels,  that  trace  the  airy  road, 
lall  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God. 
PSALM  121.     C.  M. 

Preservation  by  day  and  night. 

npO  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes, 
There  all  my  hopes  are  laid  : 
The  Lord  that  built  the  earth  and  skies 
Is  my  perpetual  aid. 
2  Their  steadfast  feet  shall  never  lall. 
Whom  he  designs  to  keep  ; 
His  ear  attends  the  softest  call, 
His  eyes  can  never  sleep. 
1  He  will  sustain  our  weakest  powers 
With  his  almighty  arm, 
And  watch  our  most  unguarded  hours 
Against  surprising  harm. 
\  Israel  rejoice  and  rest  secure, 
Thy  keeper  is  the  Lord ; 
His  wakefui  eyes  employ  his  power 
For  thine  eternal  guard. 
?  Nor  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  moon, 
Shall  have  its  leave  to  smite  ; 
U  shields  thy  head  from  burning  noon, 
From  blasting  damps  at  night. 
1 


ai»  PSAI.M  121. 

6  He  guards  thy  soul,  he  keeps  thy  breath, 
Where  thickest  dangers  come : 
Go  and  return,  secure  from  death, 
Till  God  commands  thee  home 
PSALM  121.     As  the  148th  Psalm. 

God  our  preserver; 

tTPWARDI  lift  mine  eyes, 
J    From  God  is  all  my  aid  ; 
The  tod  that  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made  B 

God  is  the  tower 

To  which  I  fly  : 

His  grace  is  nigh 

In  every  hour. 
■:  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 
And  fall  in  fatal  snares, 
Since  God  my  guard  and  guide,. 
Defends  me  from  my  fears.. 

Those  wakeful  eyes 

That  never  sleep. 

Shall  Israel  keep 

When  dangers  rise. 
3  No  burning  heats  by  day.. 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air* 
Shall  take  my  health  awa> 
if  God  be  with  me  there  :. 

Thou  art  my  sun, 

And  thou  my  shade. 

To  guard  my  head 

Jjy  night  or  noon. 
I  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  wont 
To  save  my  soul  from  death  *r 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath 
'  I'll  go  and  come, 

Nor  fear  to  die. 

Till  from  on  high 

Thou  rail,  me  home, 


PSALM   122-  21$ 

>     PSALM  122.     CM. 

Going  tochurcli. 

HOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hew 
My  friends  devoutly  say, 
1  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear 
•  And  keep  the  solemn  day  p 
-  Hove  the  gates,  I  love  the  road; 
The  church,  adorn'd  with  grace, 
S'ands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 
)  I  'p  to  her  courts,  with  joy  unknown. 
The  holy  tribes  repair: 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne. 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 
■1  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints. 
And  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
"We  tremble  and  rejoice. 
5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 
And  Joy  a  constant  guest  ; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heaf  enly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest ! 
•  B|y  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 
While  life  or  breath  remains; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell. 
There  God  my  Saviour  reigns. 

PSALM  122.     Proper  tunc. 

Going  to  cburch. 

HOW  pleas'd  and  blest  was  f , 
To  hear  the  people  cry, 
'•  Come  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day  V 
Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal 
We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honours  pay. 
2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 

Adorn'd  with  wondrous  grace, 
And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  rounn 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 
The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 


aaa  2»sax*evs  123, 


There  David's  greater  Son 

Has  fix'd  his  royal  ihroiie; 
Me  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there  ; 

He  bids  the  saints  be  glad, 

He  makes  the  sinners  sad, 
And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear, 
Ma)r  peace  attend  thy  gate, 

.And  joy  within  thee  wait. 
To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest : 

The  man  that  seeks  thy  peace, 

And  wishes  thine  increase, 
A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest ! 
My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 

i  Peace  to  this  sacred  house  P 
For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell 

And  since  my  glorious  God  • 

Makes  thee  his  blest  abode, 
.My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 

[Repeat  thsfourlh  stanza  to  complete  the  tune: 

PSALM  123.     CM, 

Pleading  with  submission. 

)TIIOU  whose  grace  and  justice  reigi; 
Enthroned  above  the  skies, 
To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pain. 

To  thee  we  lift  our  eyes. 
As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand, 

And  fear  the  angry  stroke  ; 
Or  maids  before  their  mistress  stand. 

And  wait  a  peaceful  look : 
So  for  our  sins  we  justly  feel 

Thy  discipline,  O  God ; 
Yet  wait  the  gracious  moment  still, 

Till  thou  remove  the  rod. 
Those  that  in  wealth  and  pleasure  live. 

Our  daily  groans  deride ; 
And  thy  delays  of  mercy  give 

Fresh  courage  to  their  pride. 
Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope. 

In  thy  compassion  lies  • 


PSALM  124,  125.  221 


This  thought  shall  bear  our  spirits  up- 
That  God  will  not  despise. 

PSALM  134.    CM. 

God  gives  victory. 

HAD  not  the  God  of  truth  and  low. 
When  hosts  against  us  rose, 
Displayed  his  vengeance  form  above. 
And  crushed  the  conquering  foes, 
J  Their  armies,  like  a  racing  flood, 
Had  swept  the  guardless  land, 
Destroyed  on  earth  his  blest  abode* 
And  whelmed  our  feeble  band. 
3  But  safe  beneath  his  spreading  shield  . 
His  sons  securely  rest, 
Defy  the  dangers  of  the  field, 
And  bare  the  fearless  breast. 

1  And  now  our  souls  shall  bless  the  Lore 

Who  broke  the  deadly  snare  : 
Who  saved  us  from  the  murdering  sword^ 

And  made  our  lives  his  care, 
j  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name, 

Who  formed  the  heavens  above  ; 
He  that  supports  their  wondrous  frame. 

Can  guard  his  church  by  love. 

PSALM   12  5.     C.  M. 

The  saints'  trial  and  safetv. 

ITNSHAKEN  as  the  sacred  hill, 
J    And  firm  as  mountains  stand, 
Firm  as  a  rock  the  soul  shall  rest 
That  trusts  the  Almighty  hand. 

2  Not  walls  nor  hrils  could  guard  so  well 

Old  Salem's  happy  ground, 

As  those  eternal  arms  of  love. 

That  every  saint  surround. 

3  While  tyrants  are  a  smarting  scourge . 

To  drive  them  near  to  God, 
Divine  compassion  will  assuage 
Tboiurvofthe  Lord. 


2Z2  PSAXJKE  125,  126. 


1  Deal  gentiy,  Lord,  with  souls  sincere-, 
-     And  lead  them  safely  on, 
To  the  bright  gates  of  paradise, 
Where  Christ  their  Lord  is  gone. 
6  But  if  we  trace  those  crooked  ways 
That  the  old  serpent  drew, 
The  wrath  that  drove  him  first  to  hell. 
Shall  smite  his  followers  too. 

PSALM  125.     S.  M. 

The  saints'  trial  and  safety  ;  or,  moderate  affliction 

FIRM  and  unmoved  are  they 
That  rest  their  souls  on  God  ; 
Firm  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt* 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 
,2  As  mountains  stood  to  guard 
The  city's  sacred  ground, 
So  God  and  his  almighty  love 
Embrace  his  saints  around. 
3  What  though  the  Father's  rod 
Drop  a  chastising  stroke, 
Yet  lest  it  wound  their  souls  too  deep. 
Its  fury  shall  be  broke. 
\  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  those 
Whose  faith  and  pious  fear, 
Whose  hope  and  love,  and  every  grace,. 
Proclaim  their  hearts  sincere. 

5  Nor  shall  the  tyrant's  rage 

Too  long  oppress  the  saint ; 
The  God  of  Israel  will  support 
His  children,  lest  they  faint. 

6  But  if  our  slavish  fear 

Will  choose  the  road  to  hell. 
We  must  expect  our  portion  there, 
Where  bolder  sinners  dwell. 

PSALM  12G.     L.M, 

Surprising  deliverance. 

WHEN  God  restored  our  captive  stated 
Joy  was  our  song,  and  grace  our  theme 


PSALM  12S.  2*3 

The  grace  beyond  our  hope  so  great. 
That  joy  appeared  a  pleasing  dream. 

2  The  scoffer  own.-  thy  hand,  and  pays 
Unwilling  honours  to  thy  name; 
While  we  with  pleasure  shout  thy  prais< 
"Willi  cheerful  notes  thy  love  proclaim. 

3  When  we  ;v\  iew  our  dismal  fears, 
Tw;i<  hard  to  think  they'll  vanish  so  :# 
"With  God  we.  left  our  flowing  I' 

lie  makes  our  joys  like  rivers  flow. 
•J  The  man  that  in  his  furrowed  field, 
His  scattered  seed  with  sadness  leaves, 
Will  shout  to  see  the  harvest  yield 
V  welcome  load  of  joyful  sheaves. 
PSALM  126."   C.  M. 

1  )\o  joy  of  a  remarkable  conversion  ;  or,  melancholy  removes 

HEN  God  revealed  his  gracious  name 
And  changed  my  mournful  state. 
My  rapture  seemed  a  pleasing  dream. 

The  grace  appeared  so  great. 
The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change. 

And  did  thy  hand  confess  ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  straii>. 

And  sung  surprising  grace. 
Great  is  the  work,  my  neighbours  cried.-  - 

And  owned  thy  power  divine ; 
Great  is  the  work,  my  heart  replied. 

And  be  the  glory  thine. 
The  Lord  can  clear  the  darker!  skn  - 

Can  give  us  day  for  night ; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 

To  rivers  of  delight. 
Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come, 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  ::; 

And  shout  the  blessings  home. 
Though  seed  lie  buried  in  the  dust. 

H  shan't  deceive  their  h$pe  : 


2£4  PSALM  127. 


The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be  lost-, 
For  grace  ensures  the  crop. 

PSALM  127.      L.M. 

The  blessing  of  God  on  tlie  business  and  comfort  of  life 

IF  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost 
And  pains  to  build  the  house  are  lost : 
If  God  the  city  will  not  keep, 
The  watchful  guards  as  well  may  sleep 

2  What  though  we  rise  before  the  sun, 
And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done. 
Careful  and  sparing  eat  our  bread, 
To  shun  that  poverty  we  dread  ; 

>  'Tis  all  in  vain,  till  God  hathjblest ; 
He  can  make  rich  yet  give  us  rest : 
On  God  our  sovereign,  still  depend? 
Our  joy  in  children  and  in  friends. 
4  Happy  the  man  to  whom  he  sends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  friends  ! 
How  sweet  our  daily  comforts  prove 
When  they  are  seasoned  with  his  love. 

PSALM  127.     CM.  . 

God  all  in  all. 

IF  God  to  build  the  house  deny, 
The  builders  work  in  vain  ; 
And  towns  without  his  wakeful  eye, 
A  useless  watch  maintain. 
2  Before  the  morning  beams  arise, 
Yoi;r  painful  work  renew, 
And  till  the  stars  ascend  the  skie^ 
Your  tiresome  toil  pursue. 
P  Short  be  your  sleep,  and  coarse  yoiii:  iarc^ 
In  vain  till  God  has  blest : 
But  if  his  smiles  attend  your  care. 
You  shall  have  food  and  rest. 
4  Nor  children,  relatives,  nor  friend-. 
Shall  real  blessings  prove, 
Nor  all  the  earthly  joy  he  sends, 
It  sent  v.-Hhout  feis  love. 


PSAIXfi  128,  129.  225 

PSALM   128.     CM! 

Family  blessing*. 

O  HAPPY  man,  whose  soul  is  filled 
With  zeal  and  reverend  awe  ! 
His  lips  to  God  their  honours  yield. 
His  life  adorns  the  law. 
2  A  Careful  providence  shall  stand 
And  over  guard  thy  head, 
Shall  on  the  labours  of  thy  hand 
Its  kindly  blessings  shed. 
J  Thy  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine: 
Thy  children,  round  thy  board. 
Each  like  a  plant  of  honour  shine 
And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord. 
i  The  Lord  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfil 
For  months  and  years  to  come  ; 
The  Lord,  who  dwells  on  Zion'a  hill. 
Shall  send  thee  blessings  home. 
'»  This  is  the  man  whose  happy  eye- 
Shall  see  his  house  increase, 
Shall  see  the  sinking  church  arise. 
Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 
PSALM  129.  C   M. 

I     jecatora  punished. 

P  from  my  youth,  may  Israel  s 
Have  I  been  nursed  in  tears  : 
My  griefs  were  constant  as  the  day. 

And  tedious  as  the  years. 
Up  from  my  youth  I  bore  the  r; 

Of  all  the  sons  of  strife  : 
Oft  they  assailed  my  rij    ;        . 
.But  God  preserved  my  life. 
O'er  all  my  frame  their  cruel  da 

Its  painful  wounds  impressed  : 
Hourly  they  vexed  my  fainting heart  , 

Nor  let  my  sorrows  rest. 
The  Lord  grew  angry  on  his 

And  with  impartial  eve 


226  PS  A13VT 10& 

Measured  the  mischiefs  they  had  clouts. 
Then  let  his  arrows  fly. 
5  How  was  their  insolence  surprised 
To  hear  his  thunders  roll ! 
And  all  the  foes  of  Zion  seized 
With  horror  to  the  soul ! 
•>  Thus  shall  the  men  that  hate  the  saints  • 
Be  blasted  from  the  sky  ; 
Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints j. 
And  all  their  prospects  die. 
v  [What  though  they  flourish  tall  and  fail  . 
They  have  no  root  beneath : 
Their  growrth  shall  perish  in  despair. 
And  lie  despised  in  death. 
S  So  corn  that  on  the  house-top  standi 
No  hope  of  harvest  gives ; 
The  reaper  ne'er  shall  fdl  his  hands. 
Nor  binder  fold  the  sheaves.] 
PSALM  130.    C.  M. 

Tardoning  grace, 

OUT  of  the  deeps  of  long  distress^. 
The  borders  of  despair, 
J  sent  my  cries  to  seek  thy  grace. 
My  groans  to  move  thine  ear. 
J  G  icat  God !  should  thy  severer  eve. 
And  thine  impartial  hand, 
Mark, and  revenge  iniquity, 
No  mortal  flesh  could  stand. 
3  But  there  arc  pardons  with  my  God, 
For  crimes  of  high  degree  ; 
Thy  son  has  bought  them  with  bin  blood. 

To  draw  us  near  to  thee. 
J  wait  for  thy  salvation,  Lord., 

With  strong  desires  I  wait : 
My  soul,  invited  by  thy  word, 
Stands  watching  at  thy  gate,  i 
"i  [Just  as  the  guards  that  keep  the  night 
E«ong  fertile-  morning  skies, 


PSALM  103.  131.  3L07 

"Watch  the  first  beams  of  breaking  light, 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes  : 
:6  So  waits  my  soul  to  see  thy  grace, 
And  more  intent  than  they, 
fleets  the  first  openings  of  thy  face. 
And  finds  a  brighter  day.] 
"  Then  in  the  Lord  let  lane]  trust. 
Let  Israel  seek  his  fa- 
The  Lord  is  good,  as  well  as  jir-t. 
And  plenteous  in  his  grace. 
5  There's  fill  redemption  at  his  throifl 
For  sinners  long  enslaved  ; 
"The  great  Redeemer  is  his  Son, 
And  Israel  shall  be  saved. 

PSALM  130.  L.  M. 

rardoning  grace. 

FROM  deep  distress  and  troubled thoug, 
To  thee,  my  God.  I  raised  my  cries : 
If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults, 
No  flesh  can  stand  before  thine  eyes. 

^  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grace.. 
Free  to  dispense  thy  pardons  there, 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face* 
And  hope,  and  love,  as  well  as  fear, 

')■  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait, 
And  look  and  wish  for  breaking  day  : 
So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  ga^e  ; 
When  will  my  God  his  face  display  I 

1  My  trust  is  fixed  upon  thy  word, 
]Sor  shall  1  trust  thy  word  i/i  vain : 
Let  mourning  souls  address  the  Lore, 
And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace. 
Through  the  redemption  of  his  Son, 
He  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways, 
And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done* 
PSALM  131.  CM. 

Humility  aud  submission, 

IS  there  ambition  in  my  heart  ? 
Search  gracious  God,  and  see : 


aae  psalm  132, 

Or  do  1  act  a 'haughty  part  ? 
Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 

2  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  stilly 

And  all  my  carriage  mild  ; 
Content,  my  Father,  with"  thy  wiH„ 
And  peaceful  as  a  child. 

3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind, 

Shall  have  a  large  reward  ; 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resigned, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

PSALM  132.  L.M. 

At  the  settlement  of  a  church  ;  or,  the  ordination  of  amlnlstf  - 

WHERE  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find 
A  habitation  for  our  God  ? 
A  dwelling  for  the  eternal  mind, 
Among  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood  I 

2  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 
Of  Zion  for  his  ancient  rest ; 
And  Zion  is  his  dwelling  still ; 

His  church  is  with  his  presence  blest. 

3  w  Here  I  will  fix  my  gracious  throne, 

"  And  reign  forever,"  saith  the  Lord; 
44  Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known.- 
"  And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 

4  "  Here  will  I  meet  the  hungry  poor, 
-And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread  :. 
4i  Sinners  that  wait  before  my  door, 

"  With  sweet  provision  shall  be  fed. 

i  '-  Girded  with  truth,  and  clothed  with  grac* 
"  My  priests,  my  ministers,  shall  shine  ; 
"  Not  Aaron  in  his  costly  dress 
u  Appears  so  glorious  and  divine. 

tf  "  The  saints,  unable  to  contain 

"Their  inward  joy,  shall  shout  and  sing  ' 
"The  Son  of  David  here  shall  reign, 
t;  And  Zion  triumph  in  her  King." 

-7  Jesus  shall  see  a  numerous  seed 

Born  here  to  uphold  his  glorious  name  ; 
His  crown  shall  flourish  on  his  head, 
While  all  his  foes  are  clothed  with  shame 


PSALM  132,  133.  229 

PSALQff  133,  (4,  5.  7,  8.  15.  17.)      .  M. 
A  church  established. 
0  sleep  nor  slumber  to  his  eyes 
Good  David  would  afford, 
Till  he  had  [a\nd  below  the  skies 

A  dwelling  tor  the  Lord. 
The  Lord  in  Zion  placed  his  name, 

His  ark  was  settled  there  ; 
And  there  the  assembled  nation  came 

To  worship  thrice  a  year. 
We  (race  no  more  those  toilsome  way- 

Nor  wander  far  abroad  ; 
Where'er  thy  people  meet  for  praise,. 
There  is  a  house  for  God.] 

PAUSE. 

Arise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise, 

And  enter  to  thy  rest ; 
Lo  !  thy  church  waits  with  longing  eyes 

Thus  to  be  owned  and  blest. 
E:.tcr  with  all  thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  Spirit  and  thy  word  ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain. 

Could  no  such  grace  afford. 
Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows, 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread  ;.. 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house. 

And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 
Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 

Let  God's  anointed  shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain. 

With  love  and  power  divine. 
Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne, 

And,  as  his  kingdom  grows, 
Fresh  honours  shall  adorn  his  crown. 

And  shame  confound  his  foes. 

PSALM  133.   C.  M. 

Brotherly  love 

W    O  !  what  an  entertaining  sight 
MLd  Those  friendly  brethren  prove,. 


330  SSA1LM  102. 


Whose  cheerful  hearts  in  bands  un|te, 
Of  harmony  and  love  ! 
:2  Where  streams  of  bliss  from  Christ  the  spring 
Descend  to  every  soul ; 
And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing, 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole. 
-3  ?Tis  like  the  oil  divinely  sweet, 
On  Aaron's  reverend  head  : 
'The  trickling  drops  perfumed  his  feet, 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 
- 1  ?Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 
That  fall  on  Zion's  hill, 
"Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shows. 
And  makes  his  graee  distil. 

PSALM  133.     S.  M. 

Communion  of  saints  ;  or,  Love  and  worship  in  a  fSl\i$\ : 

BLEST  are  the  sons  of  peace, 
Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one ; 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please. 

Through  all  their  actions  run. 
Blest  is  the  pious  house 

Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet : 
Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  yows 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 
3  Thus  when  on  Aaron's  head 

They  poured  the  rich  perfume, 
The  oil  through  all  his  raiment  spread. 
And  pleasure  filled  the  room. 
1  Thus  on  the  heavenly  hills, 
The  saints  are  blest  above, 
Where  joy  like  morning  dew  distils, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 
PSALM  133.     As  the  122d  Psalm. 

The  blessings  of  friendship. 

HOW  pleasant  'tis  to  see 
Kindred  and  friends  agree, 
Each  in  his  proper  station  move  ; 
And  each  fulfil  his  part, 
With  sympathizing  heart* 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love* 


PSALM  134.  133.  231 


>Tis  like  an  ointment  shed 

On  Aaron's  sac  red  head, 
"Divinely  rich,  divinely  sweet  ; 

The  oil  through  all  the  room 

Diffused  a  choice  perfume, 
Ran  through  his  robes  and  blessed  his  feet,-, 

Like  fruitful  showers  of  rain, 

That  water  all  the  plain, 
Descending  from  the  neighbouring:  hi) 

Such  streams  of  pleasure  roll 

Through  every  friendly  soul, 
Where  love,  like  heavenly  dew.  distils; 

it  the  first  stanza  to  complete  ilu 
PSALM   131.     C.  M, 

Daily  ami  nightly  devotions. 

that  obey  the  immortal  Kinu'v 
Attend  his  holy  place; 
Bow  to  the  glories  of  his  power. 
And  bless  his  wondrous  grace.. 
Lift  up  your  hands  by-morning  light. 

And  send  your  soul  on  high  ! 
Raise  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night* 

Above  the  starry  sky. 
The  God  of  Zion  cheers  our  hearts, 

With  rays  of  Quickening  grace  : 
•  The  God  that  spreads  the  heaven  abroad .  '. 
And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 
PSALM  13.3.   First  Part.  L,  M 

The  church i-  God's  hcVB&and  dirCj 

IJRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  nan 
While  in  his  earthly  courts  ye  wait, 
Ye  saints  that  to  his  bouse  belong, 
I  k  -land  attending  at  his  gate. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  the  Lord  is  good  ._ 
To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  emploj  : 
Israel  he  chose  of  old,  and  still 
His  church  is  his  peculiar jov. 
3  The  Lord  himself  will  judge  his  saint-  > 
" :  treats  htes<  a  his  friends : 


232  ?SAX>ra  135. 


And  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaints, 
Repents  the  sorrows  that  he  sends. 

4  Through  every  age  the  Lord  declares 

His  name,  and  breaks  the  oppressors  rod :, 
He  gives  his  suffering  servants  rest, 
And  will  be  known  the  Almighty  God. 

5  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  who  taste  his  love- ; 
People  and  priests  exalt  his  name  ; 
Amongst  his  saints  he  ever  dwells, 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 

PSALM   135.     Second  Part.  L.  M. 

"'lie  works  of  creation,  proxridence,  redemption  of  Isra"  1,  aii 
Hon  of  enemies. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high 
Above  all  powers,  on  every  throne. ' 
TVhatc'erhe  please  in  earth  and  sea, 
Or  heaven,  or  hell,  his  hand  hath  done. 

2  At  his  command  the  vapours  rise, 
The  lightnings  flash,  the  thunders  roar  : 
He  pours  the  rain,  lie  brings  the  wind 
And  tempests  from  his  airy  store. 

3  'Twas  he  those  dreadful  tokens  sent, 
O  Egypt,  through  thy  stubborn  land, 
When  all  thy  first-born,  beasts  and  men. 
Fell  dead  by  his  avenging  hand. 

i  What  mighty  nations,  mighty  kings 
He  slew,  and: the  whole  country  gav< 
To  Isr.iel,  whom  his  hand  redeemed, 
No  more  to  be  proud  Pharaoh's  siave  ! 

>  His  power  the  same,  the  same  ins  graCj^ 
That  saves  us  from  the  hosts  of  hell  : 
And  heaven  he  gives  us  to  poss 
Whence  those  apostate  angels  fell. 
PSALM  135.  C.M. 

Praiee  due  to  God,  not  to  idols. 

WAKE,  ye  saints,  to  praise  your  Kir 

Your  sweetest  passions  raise  ; 
Your  pious  pleasure,  while  you  sing. 
Increasing  with  the  pi 


.V 


PSALIVI  136.  '233 


Great  is  the  Lord,  and  works  unknown 

Arc  his  divine  employ  ; 
But  still  his  saints  are  near  his  throne; 

His  treasure  and  his  joy. 
Heaven  earth  and  sea  confess  his  hand , 

Fie  bids  the  vapours  rise  ! 
Lightning  and  storm,  at  his  command, 

Sweep  through  the  sounding  skies. 
All  power  that  gods  or  kings  have  claimed* 

I?  found  with  him  alone  ; 
But  heathen  gods  shall  ne'er  be  named, 

Where  our  Jehovah's  known. 
Which  of  the  stocks  and  stones  they  trusty 

Can  give  them  showers  of  rain  ? 
In  vain  they  worship  glittering  dust, 

And  pray  to  God  in  vain. 
[Their  gods  have  tongues   that  speechle- 

Such  as  their  makers  gave  ;         [prove, 
Their  feet  were  never  formed  to  move. 

Nor  hands  have  power  to  save. 
Blind  are  their  eyes,  their  ears  are  deaf, 

Nor  hear  when  mortals  pray  ; 
Mortals,  that  wait  for  their  relief, 

Are  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 
Ye  nations,  know  the  living  God, 

Serve  him  with  faith  and  fear ; 
lie  makes  the  churches  his  abode. 

And  claims  your  honours  there. 
PSALM  13G.    C.  M. 

fefl'e  wonders  01'  creation,  providence,  redemption  ?J 
salvation  of  his  people- 

""1  IVE  thanks  to  God,  the  sovereign  Lord  ; 
.JT  '  His  mercies  still  endure  : 
And  be  the  King  of  kings  adored  : 

;  His  truth  is  ever  sure.'' 
"What  wonders  hath  his  wisdom  done  '. 

w  How  mighty  i-  his  hand  !' 
i  leaven,  earth,  and  sea,  he  framed  alone  , 
H    "    •    ifi  his  command'"' 
U 


£34  23AUJK  136. 


The  sun  supplies  the  day  with  light, 

'  How  bright  his  counsels  shine  P 
The  moon  and  stars  adorn  the  night ; 

;  His  works  are  all  divine.' 
ile  struck  the  sons  of  Egypt  dead  : 

1  How  dreadful  is  his  rod  P 
And  thence  with  joy  his  people  led: 

'How  gracious  is  our  God  P 
He  cleft  the  swelling  sea  in  two ; 

i  His  arm  is  great  in  might;1 
And  gave  the  tribes  a  passage  through  ;» 

•  His  power  and  grace  unite.'' 
But  Pharaoh's  army  there  he  drowned. 

1  How  glorious  arc  his  ways  P 
And  brought  his  saints  through  desert  j 

f  Eternal  be  his  praise.1 
1 1  rent  monarch?  fell  beneath  his  hand  : 

;  Victorious  is  his  sword  :' 
While  Israel  took  the  promised  land  ;., 

1  And  faithful  is  his  word.1 
He  saw  the  nations  dead  in  sin  :. 

1  He  felt  his  pity  move:1 
How  sad  the  state  the  world  was  in  : 

'  How  boundless  was  his  love  P 
He  sent  to  save  us  from  our  wo  : 

1  His  goodness  never  fail:? ; 
From  death,  and  hell  and  every  foe  ;- 

1  And  still  his  grace  prevails.1 
)  Give  thanks  to  God  the.  heavenly  King  . 

;  His  mercies  still  endure  P 
1  ,ct  the  whole  earth  his  praises  sing  ; 

4  His  truth  is  ever  sure.1 
PSALM  13C.  As  the  i4Sth  Psahu, 
i  1VE  thanks  to  God  most  high-, 
Tf  The  universal  Lord  ; 

The  sovereign  King  of  kings ; 

And  be  his  grace  adored. 
His  power  and  grace 
A'p  sfill  (he  same  : 


PSAIiBflC  136.  $35 


And  let  his  name 

Have  endless  praise. 
2  How  mighty  is  his  hand  ! 
What  wonders  hath  he  done  ! 
He  formed  the  earth  and  sca^, 
\nd  spread  the  heavens  alone*. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 

Shall  still  endure ; 

And  ever  sure 

Abides  thy  word. 
;  His  wisdom  framed  the  sun 
To  crown  the  day  with  light, 
The  moon  and  twinkling  star- 
To  cheer  the  darksome  night.. 

His  power  and  grace 

Arc  still  the  same  ; 

And  let  his  name 

Have  endless  praise, 
i  [He  smote  the  tirst-born  sons.. 
The  flower  of  Egypt,  dead  ; 
And  thence  his  chosen  tribes 
With  joy  and  glory  led. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 

Shall  still  endure  ; 

And  ever  sure 

Abides  thy  word. 
5  His  power  and  lifted  rod 
Cleft  the  Red  sea  in  two, 
And  for  his  people  made 
A  wondrous  passage  through. 

His  power  and  grace 

Are  still  the  same ; 

And  let  his  name 

Have  endless  praise. 
G  But  cruel  Pharaoh  there 
With  all  his  host  he  drowned  . 
And  brought  his  Israel  safe 
Through  along  desert  ground 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 

ghall  still  endure ; 


236  PSAX,M  135. 


And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word. 

PAUSE. 
7  The  kings  of  Canaan  fell 
Beneath  his  dreadful  hand  ; 
While  his  own  servants  took. 
Possession  of  the  land. 
His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 
And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise.} 
S  He  saw  the  nations  lie, 
All  perishing  in  sin, 
And  pitied  the  sad  state 
The  ruined  world  was  in: 
Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure  : 
And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word. 
!)  He  sent  his  only  Son 
To  save  us  from  our  wo, 
From  Satan, sin,  and  deatlv 
\nd  every  hurtful  foe. 
His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 
And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 
10  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 
To  God  the  heavenly  King:' 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing. 
Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure ; 
And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word. 

PSALM  136.   Abridged.    L.  M* 

jpi  IVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise  ; 

\Jf  Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways  * 

'  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 

f  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.' 


PSAUVI  137.  £37 


2  Givq  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown  ; 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown  : 
1  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure 

•  When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more.' 
He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 

And  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high  : 

•  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
<  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.1 

I  He  tills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 

•  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

■  When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more 
6  The  Jews  he  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand, 
And  brought  them  to  the  promised  land! 

•  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 

•  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song." 
6  He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead  in  sin. 

And  felt  his  pity  move  within  : 
1  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

•  When  death  and  sin  shall  reign  no  more/ 
•7  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 

From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave  : 
(  Wronders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
1  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.' 
8  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feefy 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat : 

•  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

-  When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more.* 
PSALM  137. 

The  Babylonian  captivity. 

A   LONG  the  banks  where  Babel's  currentflow? 

J\_  Our   captive   bands  in  deep  despondence 

strayed, 

While  Zion's  fall  in  sad  remembrance  rose, 

Her  friends,  her  children  mingled  with  the  dead* 

x2  The  tuneless  harp,  that  once  with  joy  we  strung- 

When  praise  employed  and  mirth  inspired  tttt- 

lay, 
In  mournful  silence  on  the  willows  hung, 
And  growing  grief  prolonged  the  tedious  day,; 


233  ?&AXM  138. 


The  barbarous  tyrants,  to  increase  the  wo, 
■With  taunting  smiles  a  song  of  Zion  claim  ; 
Bid  sacred  praise  in  strains  melodious  flow, 
While  they   blaspheme  the  great  Jehovah's 

name. 
But  how,  in  heathen  chains  and  lands  unknown. 
Shall  Israel's  sons  a  song  of  Zion  raise  ? 
O  hapless  Salem,  God's  terrestrial  throne, 
Thou  land  of  glory,  sacred  mount  of  praise  : 
If  e'er  my  memory  lose  thy  lovely  name,  . 
If  my  cold  heart  neglect  my  kindred  race, 
Let  dire  destruction  seize  this  guilty  frame : 
My  hand  shall  perish  and  my  voice  shall  cease. 
Yet  shall  the  Lord,  who  hears  when  Zion  call-. 
Overtake  her  foes,  with  terror  and  dismay, 
His  arm  avenge  her  desolated  walls, 
And  raise  her  children  to  eternal  day. 
PSALM  138.  L.  M. 

Restoring  and  preserving  grace. 

"ITU  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song  ; 
Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise, 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 

2  [Angels,  that  make  thy  churchtheir  care.. 
Shall  witness  my  devotion  there, 
While  holy  zeal  directs  my  eyes 
To  thy  fair  temple  in  the  skies.] 

.}  I'll  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord  ; 
I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word  ; 
Not  all  thy  works  and  names  below, 
So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show. 

1  To  God  I  cried,  when  troubles  rose ; 
He  heard  me,  and  subdued  my  foes  ; 
He  did  my  rising  fears  control, 
And  strength  diffused  through  all  my  soul. 

j  The  God  of  heaven  maintains  his  state, 
Frowns  on  the  proud,  and  scorns  the  great 
But  from  his  throne  descends  to  bless 
The  humble  souls  that  trust  his  grace> 


PSAX.3X  139.  £3S 


6  Amidst  a  thousand  snares  i  stand, 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  thy  hand  ; 
Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  rc\  i 
And  kefcp  my  dying  faith  aliTe. 

7  Grace  will  complete  what  grace  begins-. 
To  save  from  sorrows  or  from  sins ; 
The  work  that  wisdom  undertake-. 
Eternal  mercy  ne'er  forsakes'. 

P-ALM  139.  First  Part.  L.  M. 

Tlic  all  scein-God. 

IORD   thou   hast    searched    and   seen    m- 
A         through, 

Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view. 

My  rising  and  ,ny  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh  with  all  their  powers 

My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own. 

Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known  ; 

He  knows  the  words  1  mean  to  speak, 

Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 
";  Within  thy  circling  power  1  stand, 

On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  : 

Vwake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

1  am  surrounded  stili  with  God. 
i  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great  ! 

What  large  extent !  what  lofty  height ! 

My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 

Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 
5  :  0  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast. 

•  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 
1  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 

•  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there/ 

PAUSE  THE  FIRST. 
C  Could  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove. 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love, 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  presence  shun, 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run? 
7  If  up  to  heaven  T  take  my  flight, 

Tis  there  thou  dwell'st  enthroned  in  light  v 
Or  dive  to  hell,  there  vengeance  reign.-, 
ftd  Satan  groans  beneath  thy  chains. 


S40  PSALM  139. 

8  If  mounted  on  a  morning  ray, 
1  fly  beyond  the  western  sea, 

Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive., 

And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 
"9  Or  should  1  try  to  shun  thy  sight, 

Beneath  the  spreading  vale  of  night, 

One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray 

Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 
TO  ;  Oh  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast- 

4  Where'er  1  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 

'  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 

'  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there." 
PAUSE  THE  SECOND. 
tl  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes  ; 

Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  foes  as  soon 

Through  midnight  shades  as  blazing  nop]p 

12  Midnight  and  noon  in  this  agree, 
Great  God,  they're  both  alike  to  thee  ; 
Not  death  can  hide  what  God  will  spy, 
And  hell  lies  naked  to  his  eye. 

13  '  Oh  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  brcasL 
'  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest : 

1  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
'  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

PSALM  139.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

The  wonderful  formation  of  man. 

*npWAS  from  thy  hand,  my  God,  I  came, 
-*-  A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame  ; 
In  me  thy  fearful  wonders  shine, 
And  each  proclaim  thy  skill  divine. 

9  Thine  eyes  could  all  my  limbs  survey, 
Which  yet  in  dark  confusion  lay  ; 
Thou  saw'st  the  daily  growth  they  took. 
Formed  by  the  model  of  thy  book. 

3  By  thee  my  growing  parts  were  named, 
And  what  thy  sovereign  counsels  frameci. 
The  breathing  lungs,  the  beating  heart. 
Was  copied  yjifh  unerring  art. 


PSAUVI  139.  241 


%  At  last,  to  show  my  Maker's  name, 
God  stamped  his  image  ou  my  frame  ; 
Ana  in  some  unknown  moment, joined 
The  finished  members  of  the  mind. 

j  There  the  young  seeds  of  thought  began,. 
And  all  the  passions  of  the  man  ; 
Great  God,  our  infant  nature  pays 
Immortal  tribute  to  thy  praise. 
PAUSE. 

o  Lord,  since  in  my  advancing  age, 
Pve  acted  on  life's  busy  stage, 
Thy  thoughts  ol  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

7  I  could  survey  the  ocea    o'er, 
And  count  the  sand  that  makes  the  shore, 
Before  my  swiftest  thoughts  could  trace 
The  numerous  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

3  These  on  my  heart,  are  still  imprest, 
With  these  I  give  my  eyes  to  rest ; 
And  at  my  waking  hour  I  and, 

•   God  and  his  love  possess  my  mind. 

PSALM  139.   Third  Past.  L.  M. 

Sincerity  professed  and  graco  tried  ;  or,  the  heart-searching  Go 

f*,jY  God,  what  inward  grief  I  feel, 

When  impious  men  transgress  thy  will ' 

I  mourn  to  hear  their  lips  profane, 

Take  thy  tremendous  name  in  vain. 
i  Does  not  my  soul  detest  their  hate, 

The  sons  of  malice  and  deceit  ? 

Those  that  oppose  thy  laws  and  thee, 

I  count  for  enemies  to  me. 

3  Lord,  search  my  soul,  try  every  thought : 
Though  my  own  heart  accuse  me  not 
Of  walking  in  a  false  disguise, 

I  beg  the  trial  9/  thine  eyes. 

4  Doth  secret  mischief  lurk  within  ? 
Do  I  indulge  some  unknown  sin  ? 

x 


$42 PSAIiXff  3,39. 

Oh  turn  my  feet  whene'er  I  stray, 
And  lead  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

PSALM- 139.  First  Part.  CM. 

God  is  every  where, 

1~N  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 
&_   In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  theyjer  formed  within  ; 
And  ere  mj  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 
\  Oh  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high  ' 
Where  can  a  creature  hide? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  1  lie, 
Enclosed  on  every  side. 
5  So  let  thy  gjace  surround  me  still, 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 
PAUSE. 
C)  Lord,  wdere  shall  guijty  souls  retire. 
Forgotten  and  unknown  ? 
In  hell  they  meet  thy  dreadful  fire, 
In  heaven  thy  glorious  throne. 
7  Should  I  surpress  my  vital  breath, 
To  'scape  the  wrath  divine, 
Thy  voice  would  break  the  bars  of  death, 
And  make  the  grave  resign. 
3  If,  winged  with  beams  of  morning  light, 
1  fly  beyond  the  west, 
Thy  hand,  which  must  support  «iy,  flight, 
Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 
Q  If  o'er  my  sins  I  think  to  draw 
The  curtains  ofth*  night, 


PSALM   139.  24 


The  flaming  eyes  that  guard  thy  law, 

Would  turn  the  shades  to  Ji*_rlit. 
10  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hour, 
Are  both  alike  to  thee  ; 
Oh  may  1  ne'<  i  it  power, 

From  which  I 
PSALM  •:>  Part.     CM. 

The  wisdom  of  God  in  ilie  formation  of  man. 

WHEN  I  \  er  stand. 

.  all  lnv  inn;:  ■  son 
Lord,  *tia  thv  work  :  I  own  thy  hand 
Thus  built  my  hum:)  e  • 

2  Thy  hand  my  heart  and  rems  possessed. 

Where  unborn  naturegrew; 
Thy  wisdom  all  my  features  traced, 
And  all  my  members  drew. 

3  Thine  eye  with  nicest  care  surveyed 

The  growth  ofeyery  part; 
Till  the  whole  scheme  my  thoughts  had  laid. 
Was  copied  by  thy  art. 
\  Heaven,  earth  and  sea,  and  lire  and  wind, 
Show  me  thy  wcdrous  skill ; 
But  I  review  myseifand  tind 
Uiviner  wonders  still. 
5  Thy  awful  glories  round  me  shine, 
My  flesh  proclaims  thy  praise  ; 
Lord,  to  thy  works  of  nature,  join 
Thy  miracles  of  grace. 

PSALM  139      Thiki    Part.     CM 

The  mercies  of  tod  innumerable. 
AN  EVENING  PSALM. 

LORD,  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er, 
They  strike  me  with  surprise  ; 
2>ot  all  the  sand>  that  spread  the  shore, 
To  equal  numbers  rise. 
2  My  flesh  with  fear  arid  wonder  stands, 
The  product  of  thy  skill ; 
And  hourly  blessings  from  thy  hand, 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal, 


244  PSAX/ftX   140,  141. 


3  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep ; 
How  kind,  how  dear  to  me ! 
Oh  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep, 
Still  tind  my  thoughts  with  thee  ! 
PSALM   140.     C.  M. 

PROTECT  us,  Lord,  from  fatal  harm  : 
Behold  our  rising  woes; 
We  trust  alone  thy  poweriul  arm, 
To  scatter  all  our  foes. 

2  Their  tongue  is  like  a  poisoned  dart, 

Their  thoughts  are  full  of  guile; 
While  rage  and  carnage  swell  their  heart. 
They  wear  a  peaceful  smile. 

3  O  God  of  grace,  thy  guardian  care, 

When  foes  without  invade, 
Or  spread  within  a  deeper  snare, 
Supplies  our  constant  aid. 

4  Let  falsehood  flee  before  thy  face, 

Thy  heavenly  truth  extend, 
All  nations  taste  thy  heavenly  grace. 
And  all  delusion  end. 

5  With  daily  bread  the  poor  supply, 

The  cause  of  justice  plead  ; 
And  be  thy  church  exalted  high, 
With  Christ  the  glorious  head. 
PSALM   141.  L.  M, 

Watchfulness  and  brotherly  love. 
A    MORNING    OR    EVENING    PSALM. 

(VI Y  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 

Like  morning  incense  in  thine  house. 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise, 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word  ; 
Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 

The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 

3  Oh  may  the  righteous  when  I  stray, 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wandering  way  ; 


PSAL3S  142,  1431  245 


Their  gentle  words  like  ointment  shed, 
Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 
When  I  behold  them  prest  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  heaven  tor  their  relief; 
And  by  m\  warm  petitions,  prove 
How  much  1  prize  their  faithful  love. 
PSALM       I.    G.  M. 

Cod  is  the  hope  of  the  helpless. 

TO  God  I  mademj  sorrows  known. 
From  God  I  sought  relief; 
In  long  complaints  before  his  throne 
I  poured  out  al!  mv  grief. 

2  Mv  soul  was  overwhelmed  with  woes. 

Mv  heart  began  to  break  ; 
My  God.  who  all  my  burdens  knows, 
Beholds  the  way  I  take. 

3  On  every  side  I  cast  mine  eye, 

And  found  m\  helpers  gone, 
While  friends  and  strangers  past  me  by. 
NeLr,^cted  or  unknown. 

4  Then  di  i  1  raise  a  louder  cry, 

And  cdled  thy  mercy  near; 
u  Thou  art  my  portion  when  I  die. 
Be  thou  ray  refuge  here." 

5  Lord,  1  am  brought  exceeding  low, 

Now  let  thine  ear  attend, 
And  make  my  foes,  who  vex  me,  know 
I've  an  almighty  friend. 
G  From  my  sad  prison  set  me  ^ree ; 
Then  shall  I  praise  thy  name, 
And  holy  men  shall  join  with  me,   . 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 

PSALM   143.    L.  M. 

Complaints  of  heavy  afflictions  in  mind  and  bodj  . 

\TY  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God, 
JjfJ     Hear  when  I  spread  my  hands  abroad 

And  cry  for  succour  from  thy  throne  ; 

Oh  make  thy  truth  and  mercy  known. 


246  '.    FSAkBia:  143. 


2  Let  judgment  not  against  me  pass: 
Behold  thy  servant  pleads  thy  grace  : 
Should  justice  call  us  to  th)  bar, 

No  man  alive  is  guiltless  there. 

3  Look  down  in  pity,  Lord,  and  see 
The  mighty  woes  that  burthen  me: 
Down  to  the  dust  my  life  is  brought. 
Like  one  long  buried  and  forgot. 

I  I  dwell  in  darkness  and  unseen, 
My  heart  is  desolate  within  : 

My  thoughts  in  musing  silence  trace 
The  ancient  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

5  Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope, 
To  bear  my  sinking  spirits  u    ; 
I  stretch  my  hands  to  God  again, 
And  thirst  like  parched  lands  for  rain. 

G  For  thee  I  thii>t,  I  pray,  I  mourn  ; 
When  will  thy  smiling  face  return  I5 
Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove, 
Ami  God  lor  ever  hide  his  .love  ? 

7  My  God,  thy  long  delay  to  save, 
Will  sink  thy  prisoner  to  the  grave  : 
My  heart  grows  faj.pt,  and  dim  mine  eye  ; 
Make  has  e  to  help  before  I  die. 

o  The  night  is  witness  to  my  tears, 
Distressing  pains,  distracting  fears; 

0  might  I  '.ear  thy  morning  voice, 

How  would  n,y  wearied  powers  rejoice  - 

0  In  thee  I  oust,  to  thee  I  sigh. 
And  lift  my  weary  sou!  on  high  ! 
For  thee  sil  waiting  all  the  day, 
i\r.d  wear  the  tiresome  hours  away. 

JO  Break  oil  my  fetters,  Lord,  and  show 
The  path  in  which  my  f  et  should  go  : 
If  snares  and  foes  beset  the  road, 

1  flee  to  hide  me  near  my  God 

I I  Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill  j 


PSALM  144.  247 


Let  the  u;ood  Spirit  of  thy  love 
Conduct  me  to  thy  courts  above. 
12  Then  shall  my  >oul  no  more  complain, 
The  tempter  then  shall  rage  in  vain  ; 
And  flesh,  and  sin,  my  foes  before, 
Shall  never  vex  my  spirit  more. 

PSALM  144.    First  Part.   C.  M. 

.distance  and  victory  in  the  spiriiual  warfare . 

FOR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
M)  Saviour  and  m<   shield; 

He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word, 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  ^in  and  hell  their  force  unite 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care  ; 
Instruct-  me  in  the  heavcnh  fight, 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine, 

My  fainting  hope  shall  raise  ; 
He  makes  ;he  glorious  victory  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 
PSALM  144.   Second  Part.  CM 

The  vanity  of  man,  and  condescension  of  God. 

LORD,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man. 
Born  of  the  earth  at  first  ? 
His  life  a  shadow,  light  and  vain, 
Still  hastening  to  the  dust. 

2  0  what  is  feeble  dying  man, 

Or  all  his  sinful  race, 
That  God  should  make  it  his  concern 
To  visit  him  with  grace  ! 

3  That  God  who  darts  his  lightnings  down. 

Who  shakes  the  world  above, 
What  terrors  wait  his  awful  frown  ! 
How  wondrous  is  his  love  ! 
PSALM  144.  Third  Part.  L.  M. 

Grace  above  riches  •,  or,  the  happy  nation, 

HAPPY  the  city  where  their  sons, 
Like  pillars  round  a  palace  set ; 
And  daughters,  bright  as  polished  stones., 
Give  strength  and  beauty  to  the  state. 


248  PSALM  145. 


2  Happy  the  land  in  culture  dressed, 
Whose  flocks  and  corn  have  larg<^  increase, 
Whose  men  securely  work  or  re>t, 

Nor  sons  of  plunder  break  their  peace. 

3  Happy  the  nations  thus  endowed, 
But  more  divinely  blest  are  those 
On  whom  the  all-sufficient  God, 
Himself  with  all  his  grace  bestows. 

PSALM  145.    L.  M. 

The  greatness  of  God. 

f~Y  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 


Shall  rill  the  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue. 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear; 
And  every  selting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

3  Thy  truth  and  justice  I'll  proclaim  ; 
Thy  bounty  flows  an  endless  stream  ; 
Thy  mercy  swift,  thine  anger  slow, 
But  dreadful  to  the  stubborn  foe. 

4  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shinc^ 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine  ; 

Let  every  realm  with  joy  proclaim 

The  sound  and  honour  of  thy  name. 
ri  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 

The  long  succession  of  thy  praise  ; 

And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 

The  joy  and  triumph  of  their  tongue. 
6  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeds  ? 

Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds ; 

Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways  ! 

Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise ! 

PSALM  145.  First  Part.  C.  M. 

The  greatness  of  God. 

T  ONG  as  I  live  Til  bless  thy  name, 
■*-*  My  King,  my  God  of  love ; 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same. 
In  the  bright  world  above. 


PSALM  145.  249 

J  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  power  unknown, 
And  let  his  praise  be  great, 
I  11  sing  the  honours  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 
3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue  ; 
And  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  that  hear  thy  sacred  song, 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 
1  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 
And  children  learn  thy  ways; 
Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 
5  Thv  glorious  deeds  of  ancient  date 
Shall  through  the  world  be  known  ; 
Thine  arm  of  power,  thy  heavenly  state, 
With  public  splendour  shown. 
G  The  world  is  managed  by  thy  hand, 
Thy  saints  are  ruled  by  love  ; 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 
PSALM  145.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

The  goodness  of  God. 

SWEET  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace. 
My  God,  my  heavenly  King  ; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne^r  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies ; 
Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shine? . 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait- 

On  thee  for  daily  food, 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 
<i  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord  f 
Howr  slowr  thine  anger  moves  ! 
B'Jt  soon  he  sends  his  pardoning  word, 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 
$  Creatures  with  all  their  endless  raee. 
Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim  $ 


250  FSAkM  145,  146. 


But  saints,  that  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

PSA'/':  I  :.>..T>;iRD  Part. 

Mercy  to  sufferers  ,  or,  God  Hearing  prayer. 

ET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
*        Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all ; 
Thy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the  weak. 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 
3  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  down, 
Or  virtue  lies  distrest, 
Beneath  some  proud  oppressor's  frown, 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourners  rest. 
3  The  Lord  supports  our  sinking  days, 
And  guides  our  giddy  youth  : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  his  ways, 
And  all  his  words  are  truth. 
1  He  knows  the  pains  his  servants  feel, 
He  hears  his  children  cry  ; 
And  their  best  wishes  to  fultil, 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 
5  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 
From  men  of  heart  sincere  ; 
He  saves  the  souls  whose  humble  love 
Is  joined  With  holy  fear. 
G  [His  stubborn  foes  his  sword  shall  slay.. 
And  pierce  their  hearts  with  pain  ; 
But  none  that  serve  the  Lord  shall  say, 
"  They  sought  his  aid  in  vain."] 
7  [My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  his  praise, 
And  spread  his  fame  abroad ; 
Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 
The  honours  of  their  God  ] 

PSALM  146.  L.  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  Lis  goodness  and  truth. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  my  heart  shall  join 
In  work  so  pleasant,  so  divine ; 
Now  while  the  flesh  is  mine  abode, 
And  when  my  soul  ascends  to  God. 
2  Praise  shall  employ  my  noblest  powers, 
While  immortality  endures  j 


PALM  147. '_       251 

My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  ;md  being  last. 
I  V\  by  should  I  make  a  ma.i  m\  trust  ? 
Princes  must  di<  a  d  tnni  to  dusfi 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp,  and  powei 
And  tho  ights  all  i  >ur. 

1  Happy  the  n 
On  Israel's  God  : 

And  earth  and  se  .  r  train  : 

And  none  vain. 

'  Hi-  truth  !  re; 

He  saves  th<  ,,.■  poor-. 

He  sends  the  laim  ,,-e  peace. 

And  grants  the  pi  3e. 

S  The  Lord  to  si^bt  restores  the  blind; 
The  Lord  BUppo  .  mind  ; 

He  helps  the  ^tr;»i 
The  widow  and  the  father li 
7  He  loves  the  saint-,  he  know-  th-      well; 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  h    1 : 
Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns; 
Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 

PSALM    14".   As  the  11  nh  Psalm. 

Praise  to  God  for  his  goodness  and  truth. 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  r  v   breath  ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobier  powers ; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 
Or  immortality  endures 

2  \\  hy  should  I  make  a  roan  my  trust? 
Prince^  must  die  and  turn  t    dust; 

Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood; 
Their  breatn  departs,  their  pomp,  and  power, 
And  thoughts  ail  vanish  in  an  hour  : 

Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 

3  Happy  the  man  who-e  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God  ;h  e  made  -he  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train  ; 


252  PSALM  147. 


His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  ; 
He  saves  the  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor, 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

4  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind  ; 

He  sends  the  labouring  conscience  peace  ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

5  He  loves  his  saints,  he  knows  them  well. 
But  turns  V  e  wicked  down  to  hell  : 

Thy  G»d,  0  Zion,  ever  reigns; 
Let  every  tongue,  let  every  age, 
In  this  exaiti-d  work  engage; 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 

6  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath  ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  dcjath, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers: 
Mv  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 
PSALM  147.  First  Part.  L.   M. 

The  divine  nnture,  providence,  and  grace. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  :  'tis  good  to  raise 
Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise  : 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite, 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  his  name  : 
His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul, 
And  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 

3  He  formed  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames, 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names  : 
His  sovereign  wisdom  knows  no  bound, 

A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

4  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  his  might, 
And  all  his  glorie    infinite  ; 

He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 


PSALM  147.  253 

PAUSE. 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  exait  him  high, 
Who  spreads  lis  clouds  around  the  sky  ; 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  trw-  drops  descend  in  vain. 
He  make>  the  grass  the  hills  adorn, 
And  clothe?  the  smiling  fields  with  corn : 
The  beast>  with  food  his  hands  supply, 
And  feeds  the  ravens  when  they  cry. 
What  is  the  creature's  skill  or  force  ? 
The  vigorous  man,  the  warlike  horse, 
The  sprightly  wit,  the  active  limb, 
Are  all  too  mean  delights  for  him. 
8  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight ; 
He  views  his  children  with  delight ; 
He  sees  their  ho  >e    he  knows  their  fear. 
And  rinds  and  1  >ves  his  image  there. 
PSALM  147.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Summer  and  winter. 

T  ET  Zion  praise  the  mighty  God, 
*^   And  make  his  honours  known  abroad  : 
For  sweet  the  jo \  our  -ontjs  to  raise, 
And  glorious  is  the  work  of  praise. 
Our  children  live  secure  and  blest ; 
Our  shores  have  peace,  our  cities  rest : 
He  feeds  our  sous  with  ritie-t  wheat, 
And  adds  his  blessing  to  their  meat. 
The  changing  seasons  he  ordains, 
The  early  and  the  latter  rams ; 
Hi3  flakes  of  snow  like  wool  he  sends. 
And  thus  the  springing  corn  defends. 
W  ith  hoary  frost  he  strews  the  ground. 
His  hail  descends  with  dreadful  sound 
His  icy  bands  the  rivers  hold, 
And  terror  arms  his*  wintry  cold. 
He  bids  the  warmer  breezes  blow, 
The  ice  dissolves,  the  waters  How  ; 
But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways. 
To  call  his  people  to  his  praise. 


254  PSA&M  147. 


6  Through  all  our  realm  his  laws  are  shown 
His  gospel  through  the  nations  known  : 
He  hath  not  thus  revealed  his  word 
To  every  land — Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
PSALM  147.     C.  M. 

The  seasons  of  the  year. 

ITH  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud, 
Address  the  Lord  on  high  ; 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 
2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down 
To  cheer  the  plains  below  ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown. 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 
'>  lie  gives  the  grazing  ox  his  meat, 
He  hears  the  ravens  cry  ; 
But  man,  who  tastes  his  finest  wheat, 
Should  raise  his  honours  high. 

4  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year  ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

5  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground  ; 
The  iiquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

6  When  from  his  dreadful  stores  on  high, 

He  pours  the  sounding  hail, 
The  wretch  that  dares  his  God  defy, 
Shall  find  his  courage  fail. 

7  He  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snow. 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn  ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gaies  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return, 
a  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 
Obey  his  mighty  word  : 
Wkh  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud. 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 


PSAXiltt  148.  255 


PS  \LM    148.   Proper  Metre. 

to  CuA  from  all  creatuies- 

t^E  trib<  unjoin 

*    With  heaven,  ana  earth,  and  s 
And  offer  notes  divine 
To  your  Creator's  praise. 

ze  holy  throag 

Ot'  angels  bri 

In  worlds  of 

Begin  tfa    - 
Thou  sun  with  dazzling  rays, 
And  moon  that  ruh  J\t, 

it  Makei 
of  twinkling  light. 

His  power  declare, 

Ye  floods  on  hi^h, 

And  clouds  that  th- 
in emnty  air. 
The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand, 
Or  io  swift  courses  move 
Bv  his  supreme  command. 

He  9j  ake  the  word, 

And  all  their  frame 

From  nothing  came 

To  praise  the  Lord. 
He  moved  their  mighty  wheels 
In  unknown  ages  past, 
And  each  his  word  fulfils. 
While  time  and  nature  last. 

In  different  ways 

His  works  proclaim 
,    Kis  wondrous  name, 

Ana1  speak  his  praise. 
PAUSE. 
Let  all  the  earth-horn  race, 
And  monsters  of  the  deep, 
The  fish  that  cleave  the  seas. 
Or  in  their  hosom  sleep  ; 

From  sea  and  shore 

Their  tribute  pay. 


256  PSALM  148. 


And  still  disply 
Their  Maker's  power. 

6  Ye  vapours,  hail,  and  snow, 
Praise  ye  the  almighty  Lord, 
And  stormy  winds  that  blow 
To  execute  his  word. 

When  lightnings  shine, 
Or  thunders  roar, 
Let  earth  adore 
His  hand  divine. 

7  Ye  mountains  near  the  skies* 
With  lofty  cedars  there, 
And  trees  of  humbler  size, 
That  fruit  in  plenty  near ; 

Beasts  wild  and  tame, 
Birds,  flies,  aud  worms, 
In  various  forms 
Exalt  his  fame. 

8  Ye  kings  and  judges,  fear 
The  Lord,  the  sovereign  King ; 
And  while  you  rule  us  here, 
His  heavenly  honours  sing : 

Nor  let  the  dream 
Of  power  and  state, 
Make  you  forget 
His  power  supreme. 

9  Virgins  and  youths  engage 
To  sound  his  praise  divine 
While  infancy  and  age 
Their  feeble  voices  join. 

Wide  as  he  reigns 
His  name  be  sung, 
By  every  tongue 
In  endless  strains. 

1 0  Let  all  the  nations  fear 
The  God  that  rules  above'; 
He  brings  his  people  near 
And  makes  them  taste  his  love : 

While  earth  and  sky 
Attempt  his  praise, 


P-AIiItt  233.  257 


His  sain' 

His  honours  high. 
SALM  148.  Paraphrased  in  Long  Metre. 

.jise  to  Uod, 

LOUD  hallelt)  ieLord, 

From  distant  worlds  where  creatures  dwell 
Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word, 
And  so..  ■  [i  to  hell. 

Net?,    This  P?:.:m  may  besui g  to  the  tune  of  the  old   1 1:2th,  or, 
W  lines  be  added  to  overy  stanza,  \:z. 

i  works  his  name  displays, 

"  But  they  can  ne'er  complete  the  praise/' 

Otherwi-c  it  n:uv  be  sung  to  the  usual  tunes  of  the  Long  M< 

2  I  he  Lord,  how  absolute  he  reigns, 

Let  every  angel  bend  the  knee  ; 
Sing  of  his  love  in  heavenly  strains, 
And  speak  how  tierce  his  terrors  be. 

3  High  on  a  throne  his  glories  dwell, 

An  awful  throne  of  shining  bliss ; 
Fly  through  the  world,  0  sun,  and  tell 
How  dark  thy  beams  compared  to  his. 

4  Awake  ye  tempests,  and  his  fame 

In  sounds  of  dreadful  praise  declare  : 
Let  the  sweet  whisper  of  his  name 
Fill  every  gentler  breeze  of  air. 
b  Let  clouds,  and  winds,  and  waves  agree 
To  join  their  praise  with  blazing  lire  ; 
Let  the  tirm  earth  and  roiling  sea, 
In  this  eternal  song  conspire. 

6  Ye  flowery  plains  proclaim  his  skill. 

Ye  valleys  sink  before  his  eye  ; 
And  let  his  praise  from  every  hill 
Rise  tuneful  to  the  neighbouring  skw 

7  Ye  stubborn  oaks  and  stately  pines, 

Bend  your  high  branches  and  adore  : 
Praise  him,  ye  beasts,  in  different  strains  ; 
The  lamb  must  bleat  the  lion  roar. 

8  Ye  birds,  his  praise  must  be  your  theme, 

"Who  formed  to  song  your  tuneful  voice  : 
Y 


a58  PSALM  148. 


While  the  dumb  fish  that  cut  the  stream, 
In  his  protecting  care  rejoice. 
6  Mortals,  can  you  refrain  your  tongue, 
When  nature  all  around  you  sings  ? 
Oh  for  a  shout  from  old  and  young, 
From  humble  svvains  and  lofty  kings. 
J  0  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies, 

Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known ;   . 
Loud  as  his  thunder  shout  his  praise, 
And  sound  it  lofty  as  his  throne. 
1 1  Jehovah  !   'tis  a  glorious  word  ! 

Oh  may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue  ! 
But  saints,  who  best  have  known  the  Lord 
Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 
1  2  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love 

Which  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord  : 
From  all  below,  and  all  above, 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord  ! 

PSALM  148.     S.'M. 

Universal  praise. 

T  £T  every  creature  join 
To  praise  the  eternal  God  ; 
le  heavenly  hosts  the  song  begin, 
And  sound  his  name  abroad. 

2  Thou  sun  with  golden  beams, 

And  moon  with  paler  rays, 
Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 

And  fixed  their  wondrous  frame; 
By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 
And  ever  speak  his  name. 

4  Ye  vapours  when  ye  rise, 

Or  fall  in  showers  or  snow, 
Ye  thunders  murmuring  round  the  skies,- 
IIis  power  and  glory  show. 
G  "\\  ind,  hail,  and  flaming  fire, 
Agree  to  praise  the  Lord,' 


PSALM  148.  259 


When  vo  in  dreadful  -torms  conspire 
To  execute  bis  word, 

6  B\  all  bis  work-  above, 

Hi-  &ed  i 

But  saints  tfa  -  saving  love, 

Should  sii  -  \h  -i. 

HUJSE  THE  FIRST. 

7  Let  earth  and  ocean  I 

They  ou  <_■  Iheir  Makei  praise  ; 
Praise  him  ye  water)  worlds  below. 
And  monster-  of  the  - 

8  From  mountains  Dear  the  sky 

-  high  praise  resound  ; 
From  humble  shrubs,  and  cedars  high, 
And  vales  and  tic-Ids  around. 

9  Ye  lions  of  the  wood, 

And  tamer  beasts  that  graze, 
Ye  live  upon  his  dai!\  food, 
And  he  ei  tir  praise. 

10  Ye  birds  of  lofty  v. 

On  high  hi?  prai-es  bear, 
Or  sit  on  flowery  boughs,  and  sing 

Your  Maker's  glory  there, 
i  1  Ye  reptile  myriads, join 

To  exalt  his  glorious  name, 
And  flies,  in  beauteous  forms  that  shine. 

His  wondrous  skill  proclaim. 

12  By  all  the  earth-born  race, 

His  honour-  be  expressed  ; 
But  saints,  that  know  his  heavenly  grace. 
Should  learn  to  prai-e  him  be?t. 

PAUSE  THE  SECOND. 

13  Monarchs  of  wide  command, 

Praise  ye  the  eternal  King; 
Judges  adore  that  sovereign  hand, 
^Vhence  all  your  honours  spring 

1 1  Let  vigorous  youth- engage 

To  sound  his  praises  high  ; 


260 PSAIiM  133. 

While  growing  babes  with  withering  age. 
Their  feeble  voices  try. 
15  United  zeal  be  shown 

[lis  wondrous  fame  to  raise  ; 
God  is  the  Lord  :  his  name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise. 
IG  Let  nature  join  with  art, 

And  all  pronounce  him  blest; 
But  saints,  that  dwell  so  near  his  heart, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best 
PSALM    49.  C.  M. 

Praise  God,  all  his  saints  ;  or,  The  saints  judging  the  world 

A    LL  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice, 
j\.    And  let  your  son^s  be  new  ; 

Amidst  the  church  with  cheerful  voice, 
His  later  wonders  show. 

2  The  Jews,  the  people  of  his  grace, 

Shall  their  Redeemer  sing  ; 
And  Gentile  nations  join  the  praise. 
While  Zion  owns  her  King. 

3  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  thejust 

Whom  sinners  treat  with  scorn  ; 
The  meek  that  lie  despised  in  dust, 
Salvation  shall  adorn. 
1  Saints  shall  be  joyful  in  their  King, 
E'en  on  a  dying  bed  : 
And  like  the  souls  in  glory  sing, 
For  God  shall  raise  the  dead. 
5  Then  his  high  praise  shall  fill  their  tongues. 
Their  hand  shall  wield  the  sword  ; 
And  vengeance  shall  attend  their  songs, 
The  vengeance  of  the  Lord. 
G  WThen  Christ  his  judgment-seat  ascends, 
And  bids  the  world  appear, 
Thrones  are  prepared  for  all  his  friends. 
Who  humbly  loved  him  here. 
7  Then  shall  they  rule  with  iron  rod, 
fc         Nations  that  dared  rebel ; 


DOXOLOeiES.  261 

And  join  the  Bentence  ol"  their  God, 
On  tyrants  doomed  to  hell. 
8    The  royal  sinners,  bound  in  chains, 
triumphs  shall  afford  : 
:i  honour  lor  the  saints  remains ; 
Praise  ye,  and  love  the  Lord. 
PSALM  150  C.  M. 

A  song  of  praine 

IN  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise, 
-  .    .  .         here  reveals  ; 
To  heaven  yourjo)  and  wonder  raise, 
For  there  his  jlory  dwells. 

2  Let  all  your  sat  red  passions  move, 

While  you  rehearse  his  deeds  ; 
But  the  great  work  of  saving  love, 
Your  highest  orai>e  exceeds. 

3  All  that  have  motion,  life  and  breath, 

Proclaim  your  Maker  blest ; 
Yet  when  m\  voice  expires  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  DOXOLOGY. 
LONG  METRE. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spint,  three  in  one, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glorj-  given, 
By  all  on  earth,. and  all  in  heaven. 
COMMON  METRE. 

LET  God  the  I  ather,and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known. 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


T 


COMMON  METRE. 

Where  the  tune  includes  two  stanzas. 

HE  God  of  mercy  be  adort  I, 
Who  calls  our  souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word. 
\nd  new  creating  breath, 


£62  DOXOLO02SS. 


2    i'o  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  all  divine, 
The  one  in  three,  and  three  in  one, 
Let  saints  a:;d  angels  join. 

SHORT  METRE. 
X^E  angels,  round  the  throne, 
-*■     And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father  praise  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

As  the  113th  Psalm. 
^J  OW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
J3(     The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  given, 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known. 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

As  the  148th  Psalm. 

^O  God  the  Father's  throne 

Perpetual  honours  raise; 
Glery  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise  ; 

With  all  our  powers, 

Eternal  King, 

Thy  name  we  sing, 

While  faith  adores, 


INDEX, 


TABLE  TO  FIND    A   PSALM    SUITED  TO  PARTICULAR 
SUBJECTS    OR    OCCASION*. 


If  you  find  not  what  word  you  reek  In  this  table,  seek  another  of  the 
signification,  or  seek  it  under  some  of  the  the  more  genera, 
won Is,  such  as  God,  Christ,  Church,  Saint,    Psalm,  Prayer,  Praise 
Affliction,  Grace,  Deliverance,  Death,  xo. 


_Vl>AM  the  first  and  second,  Blessing  of  God  on  the  business 

their  domini    .  [comforts  of  life  X127. 

Afflicted,  Pity  to  them  33.  41.  Blessings  of  a  family  128,  133. 

•Supported  55, 145,1-10.  Their    Oi'a  nation  144,  147.     Of  the 

Prayer  102,  143.  Saints  hup-    country  65,  147.    Of  a  person 

I»y  73,  94,  119,  14th  nart.        '  1,  32,  1 12. 
Afflictions,  Hope  in  them  13,  Blood  of  Christ  cleansing  from 

42,   77.     Support  and  profit    sin  51',  69. 

119.  14th  part.  Instruction  by  Book  of  nature  and  scripture 

them  94,  119,  18th  part.  Cou-    19,  1 10,  4th  part. 

.  i  them  119,  17th  part.  Brotherly  love  133.     Reproof 

Removed  by  prayer  31,   107.    14!. 

Submission  to  them  39,  12  i.  Business  of  life  I  lest  127. 

131.    In  mind  and  body,  143.'Cak,e  of  God  over  his  saints  34, 

Trying  our  graces   6G,   1 19,  Chanty  to  the  poor  37,  41, 112. 

1 7th  part.  Without  rejection    And  justice  15,  112.      Mixed 

89.    Of  saints  and  sinners,  dif-    with  imprecations  35. 

ferent  94.     Gentle  103.    Mo-  Children  praising  God  C.  Made 

derate  125.     Very  great   7T.    blessings  127,  128      Instruct- 

1U2.  143.  !  ed34,78. 

Aged  saints' reflection  and hopejChrist    the  sreond  Adam    8, 

71. 
All-seeing  God  139. 
Angels,  Guardian  34,  91.     All 

subject    to     Christ    89,    97. 

Praise  the  Lord  103.   Present 

in  Churches  133. 


Appeal  to  God  against  persecu 
tors  7.  Concerning  our  since 
rity  139.     Humility  13  I. 

Ascension  of  Christ  24,  47,  68,; 
110. 


His  a;  I -sufficiency  16.  His  as- 

ceisioi  24,  63,  110.  The 
churcn's  foundation  118.  His 
coming,  the  signs  of  it  12. 
His  condescension  and  glori- 
fication 8.  Covenant  made 
with  him  39.  First  and  se- 
cond coming  96,  97,  98.  The 
true  David  35,  89.  His  death 
anj  resurrection  16,  22,  69.. 
The  eternal  Creator  102.  Ex- 


Assistance  from  God  133,  144.  '  alted  to  the  kingdom  2,  8,  21. 
36.  72,110.  Our  example  109. 
Faith  in  his  blood  51.  God 
andman79.  His  godhead  102, 
Our  hope  4.  51.  His  incarna- 
tion and  sacrifice  40.  The 
king,  and  the  Church  his 
spouse  45.  His  kingdom 
among  Gentiles  7i>,  87,   132. 


Atheism  practical  12,  14, 

Punished  10. 
Attributes  of  God  30, 11 1, 145. 

147. 
Authority  from  God  75,  82. 
Backsliding  soul  in  distress 

and  desertion  25.      Restored 

$1.     Pardoned  78.  130. 


264  im 

His  love  to  enemies  35,    109. 
His  majesty  97,  99.     His  me- 
diatorial   kingdom    89,   110. 
His  obedience  and  death  69. 
His  personal  glories  and  gov- 
ernment 45.  Praised  by  chil 
drcn  8.     Priest  and  Km-  i  10. 
His  resurrection  on  the  Lord's!  130. 
day  1 18.     Our  strength  and  Contention  complained  of  120. 
righteousness  71.     His  su;.er-  Converse  with  God  63,  119  2d 


Communion  with  saints  106, 
133. 

Confession  of  our  poverty  16. 
Of  sin,  repentance,  and  par- 
don 32,  38,  61,  130,  14-3. 

Conscience,  tender  119,13  part 
Its  guilt  relieved  32,  38,  51, 


ings  and  kingdom  2,  22.  69. 
His  sufferings  for  our  salva- 
tion 69.  His  zeal  and  re- 
proaches 69. 

Christians*  qualifications  15,24. 
Church  made  of  the  Jew3  and 
Gentiles  87. 

Church,  its  beauty  44,  48, 122. 
The  birth-place  of  saints  87. 
Built  on  Jesus  Christ  118. 
Delight  and  safety  in  it  27. 
Destruction  of  enemies  pro- 
ceeds from  thence  76.  Galh- 
ered  and  settled  132.  Of  the 
Gentiles  45,  47.  God  fights 
for  her  10  20,  46.  God's  pre 
sence  there  84,  132.  The 
house  and  care  of  God  13 
Of  the  Jews  and  Gentiles  8 
Its  increase  67.  Prayer  in 
distress  80.  Restored  by  pray 
er  85,102,  107  Is  the  .safe- 
ty and  honour  of  a  nation  48 
The  spouse  of  Christ  45.  It 
worship  and  order  48. 

Colonies  planted  107. 

Comfort,  holiness  and  pardon 
-1,32,119, 11th  and  l2thparts. 
And  support  in  God  16.  94, 
From  ancient  providence  77, 
143  Of  life  blest  127.  And 
pardon  130. 

Company  of  saints  16,  109. 

Complaint  of  absence  from 
public  worship  42.  Of  sick- 
ness 6.  Desertion  13.  Pride, 
atheism,  oppression,  &e.  10, 
12,  Of  temptation  13.  Gen 
oral  102.  Of  quarrelsome 
neighbours  120.  Of  heavy 
afflictions  in  mind  and  bod\ 
143. 

ijompassion  of  Gcd  103,   145; 


part. 

Conversion  and  joy  126.  At  the 
Ascension  of  Christ  110.  Of 
Jews  and  Gentiles  87,96,  106 

Corruption  of  manners  general 
1 1 ,  12. 

Counsel  and  support  from  God 
16,  119. 

Courage  in  death  16,  17,  71. 
In  persecution  1 16,  1 7th  part. 

Covenant  mad  with  Christ  89. 
Ofgrace  unchangeable  89, 106 

Creation  and  providence  33, 
104.  (65,  136,147,148. 

Creatures,  no  trust  in  them  33, 
62,  146.  Vain  and  God  all- 
sufficient33  Piaising  God  148 

Daily  devotion  55,  139. 

Day  of  humiliation  for  disap- 
pointments in  war  60. 

Death  and  resurrection  of 
Chnst  16,  69  Of  saints  and 
sinners  17,  37,  49-  And  suf- 
ferings of  Christ  22,69.  De- 
li vcranco  from  it  31.  And 
pride  49.  And  the  resurrec- 
tion 49,71,  89.  CouiH-oin 
it  16,  17,  23.  The  effect  of 
sin  90. 

Defence  in  God  3.  121.  And 
salvation  in  God  IK,  61. 

Delaying  sinners  warned  95. 

Delight  andsafety  in  the  church 
27.48,84.  In  the  law  of  God 
119,  5th  8th  and  18th  parts. 
In  God  IS,  42,  63, 73,  84, 

Deliverance  begun  and  perfect- 
ed 85  From  despair  18.  From 
deep  distress  34,  40.  From 
death  31,  118.  From  oppres- 
sion and  falsehood  56.  From 
persecution  53,  94.  By  pray- 
er 15,  34,  40, 126.  From  ship- 


I.VDEX. 


20.3 


adTdUFa-thiuiness  oi  trod  t'J,  1U5, 

111,  145,  116.  Of  man  15,  14-! 

of  soul  Falsehood,  blasphemy,  i:c.  128 


'.c  107.  From  slander  3 L  Faithfulness  of  God  69,  10: 

?urprisi)»  126. 
.Desertion  and   distress  i 

13,  25,38,  143.  I  And  ,2,56. 

Desire  of  knowledge  119,  9th  I  erpment  101. Love 

part.   Of  holiness    119,   11th   andworshi  inga  12': 

part.  Of  comfort  and  deliver-  louhts  surpressed  3. 

•nee  119, 12th  part.  01  ,34  In-  the  worship  of  God 

enins:  grace  1 19,  16th  |  tf<  rod  1  l#,  13th  par*, 

•on?,  thr-  church's  safe-  Flattery  and  deceit  complain 

ty  in  them  46,  f  l"  J,  36. 

J)espa;r  and  hope  in  death  17,  Formal  w< 

49.    Deliverance  .  ty  of  man  C9,  90, 14  4. 

130.  F readiness  disco 

Devotion,   daily  55,    134,  141.  Friendship,  its  blessings  133. 

On  a  sick  bed  6,  39.  ra]  psalm  B9,  90. 

Direction  and  par.:  files  given  to  Christ  2 

defence   prayed  for   5.     Ar.  buroh  45,03, 72,  87 

hope  |  Owning  the  true  God  47,  9'/ 

Distress  of  soul  25.    Relieved]  93. 

51,  130.  Glorification  of  Christ  8,  45. 

.Dominion  of  man   over  crea-  Glory  of  God  in  our  salvation 

tures  0.  I  60.  And  grace   promised   84. 

Doubts  and  fears  suppr esse!  3,;  89,  97. 

31,  143.  :Glutton  73.  And  drunkard  107 

Drunkard  and  glutton  107.  JGod  all  in  all  127.  All-sufli- 
Duty  to  God  and  man  15,  24.  ;  cient  16,  50.  His  being,  attri- 
Owellmg  vita  God,  see  he?.*,  but-es  and  providence  ^6,  6J. 

ven,  church,  &:c.  -    147.  His  care  of  saints  7,  34. 

EDUcaTloa  34,  78.  j  His  creation  and  providence, 

t's  plagues  305.  |  33.  104.  <kc.  Our  defence  ana 

End  of  the  righteous  and  wick-    salvation  3,33,  61,115.  Eter- 

ed  1,  37.  ;  nal,  and  sovereign,  and  holv 

Knemies  overcome  18.    Pray-I  83.    Eternal,  and  man  mortal 
ed  for  36,  109.  Destroyed  12,    90,  102.  Faithfulness  89,  105, 
,76.  111.    Glorified,  and    sinnerr, 

saved  69.  Goodness  and  mer- 
Sqoityi  103,   145.    Goodness  and 

dence  9.  truth  145,  146.     Governing 

Rtening  psalm  4,  139, 141.  power  and  goodness  60  Grea  ; 

tea  of  graceS  and  good  68,1^4,  145,   147. 

rhejadga9,50,97.  Kind  to 
Evil  times  12.  Neighbours  L  20  his  people  145, 146.  His  ma- 
Magistrates  '  07.  And  eondescensio: 


Exaltation   of   Christ  I 

.    .      ...69,62,110 
Examination  26,  I 

to  peace  and  noli 
34. 
U  i  b  and  prayer  of  p- 
■.  In  the  bl 
<  Jhrist  32,  51.  In  divine  grao« 

X 


113,114.  Mercy  and  truth  3f 
89,  103,  115.    Madera 
Of  nature  and  grace  05.    Hi 
perfections  36,  111,  145, 147 
Our  portion  and  Christ  on 

'.  Our  portion  hen 
hereafter  73.  His  power 

ty  63,39,  93.  96.  : 

child 


266  LM 

ver  121,  133.  Present  in  his 
churches  46,  84.  Our  Shep- 
herd 23.  His  sovereignty  and 
goodness  to  man  8,  113.  114. 
Our  support  and  comfort  94. 
Supreme  Governor  75, 82,  93 


Hypocrites  and  hypocricy  12-. 

50. 

Idolatry  reproved  115,  135. 
Jehovah  68,  83.  Reigns  93,96, 

97. 
Jews,  see  Israel. 


His  vengeance  and  compassion  Imprecations  and  charity  35. 


68,57.  Unchangeable  89,  !  11 
Hia  universal  dominion  103. 
His  wisdom  in  his  works  111, 
129.  Worthy  of  all  praise  145, 

146,  150. 
Godd  works  15,  24,  112.  Pro- 
fit men  not  God  16. 

Goodness  of  God  8,  103,  111, 
145,146. 

.iospel  its  glory  and  success  19, 
45,  110.  Joyful  sound  89,98, 
Worship  and  order  48. 
iovernment   of     Christ     45. 
From  God  75. 

Grace,  its  evidences,  or  self- 
examination  26,  139.  Above 
riches  144.  Without  Merit 
16,32.  Of  Christ  45,  72.  And 
providence  33,  36,  135,  136,1 

147.  Preserving  and  restoring! 
188.  Truth  and  protection  57 
Tried  by  affliction  17,66, 125 
And  glory  84,  97.  Pardoning 
130. 

Guilt  of  conscience    relieved 

32,33,51,  130. 
Harvest  65,  126, 147. 
Health,  sickness,  and  recovery 

6,30,  31.  Prayed  for  6, 33, 39. 
Heart  known  to  God  139. 


Incarnation  96,  97,  98.     And 

sacrifice  of  Christ  40. 
Infants  139.    See  children. 
Instruction  from  God  25.  From 

scripture  119,  4th    and  7th 

parts.  In  piety  34. 
Instructive  afflictions  94. 
Intemperance     punished     78. 

And  pardoned  107. 
Joy  of  conversion  126. 
Israel  saved  from  the  Assyrian? 

76.   Saved  from  Egypt,  and 

brought  to  Canaan  77,   105, 

107,135,136.   Rebellion  and 

punishment  78.  Punished  and 

pardoned  106,  107.   Travel? 

in  the  wilderness  107, 114. 
Judgment  and   mercy    9,  68. 

Day  1,50,96,97,98,149. 

Seat  of  God  9. 
Justice  of  providence  9.    Ami 

truth  towards  men  15. 
Justification  free  32, 130. 
Knowledge,  desired  19,  IIP, 

9th  part. 

Law  of  God  delight  in  it  119. 
Liberality  rewarded  41,  112.' 
Life  and  riches,  their  vanity  49, 

Short  and  feeble  89,  90,  144 
Longing  after  God  42,  63. 


Hearing  of  prayer  and  salva- Lord's    day   psalm    82,    118. 

tion  4, 10,66,  102.  j  Morning  5,  19,  G3. 

Heaven  of  separate  souls  17. 'Love  to  our  neighbour  15.   Of 

The  saints' dwelling-place  24.'  Christ  to  sinners  35.    Of  Go 
Holiness,  pardon  and  comfort'  better  than  life  63.    Of  God 

4.  Desired  119,  11th  part.  I  unchangeable  89,  106.  To 
Hope  in  darkness  13,  77,  143.  enemies  35, 109.  Brotherly 
•Of  resurrection    16,  71.   And    133. 

despair  in  death  17,  49.  And!  Luxury  punished  78.  And  par  • 

prayer  27.    For  victory  20.!  doned  107. 


And  direcrion  42. 
Hosanna  of  the  children  8.  For 

the  Lord's  day  118. 
Humiliation  day  10,  60. 
Humility  and  submission  131 

139, 


Magistrates  warned  63,  82 
Qualifications  101,  R-aiseu 
and  deposed  75. 

Majesty  of  God  63.   See  Go*. 

Man,  his  vanity  as,  mortal  39. 
89,90,141.    Dominion  over 


features  3  Mortal  and  ChristlPersecutors  punished  7.    129" 
sternal  102.    Wonderful  for-!   149.     Their  folly  14.     dom- 


ination 139. 

"Marriage,  mystical  45. 

Master  of  a  family  101. 

Melancholy  reproTed  42.  And 
hope  77.  Removed  126. 

Mercies,  common  and  special 
68,  103.  Spiritual  and  tempo- 
ral  103.     Innumerable    13'. 


plained  of  35.  44.  74.  80.  83. 

Deliverance  from  them  9.  10 

94. 
Perseverance  138.  In  trials  119 

17th  part. 
Pestilence,  preservation  in  it  9 
Pi  ty,  in-tructions  therein  34. 
Pity  to  the  afflicted  41.      See 


Everlasting   13G.      Rcert\l-?il    Charity,  God. 

107.  And  truth  of  God  3G,  89,iPIeading  without  repining  39. 

103, 136,  145.  1  16.  123.  The  promises  119.  JOth 

.Merit  disclaimed  16.  '  part. 

Midnight  thoughts  G3,  119,5th  Poor,  charity  to  them   15.  37 

and  6th  parts,  139.  41.  112. 

Ministers  ordained  150  Portion   of  saints  and  sinners 

Miracles  in  the  wilderness  1  I4i   It.  17.  37. 
Morning  psalm  3,  141    Of  sab- Poverty  confessed  10. 

bath  5,  19.63.  Practical  atheism  14.  36. 

Mortality  of  man   39,49,   90.' Praise  to  God  from  children  3. 

And  hope 39.  AndGod'seter-    For  creatipn  and  providence 

nity  90,  10-2.  |  33.  103.  To  our  Creator  100. 

Nation's  safety  in  the  Church    From  all  creatures  148.    For 

48.  Prosperity  67 


144.  Blest 
and  punished  107. 
National  deliverance  67,    75, 
124,  126.  Desolations,  the! 


eminent  deliverances  34.  1 ! : 

General   86.  145     150.     Foi 

the  gospel  ^8.  For  health  re 

stored 30    116.    For  hearing 

;hurch*s  safety,  and  triumph'  praye-  66,   102.     To    Jesus 

in  them  46.  |  Christ  45.    From  all  nations 


Nature  of  man  139. 
Obedience  sincere    18,  32, 

139.  Better  than  sacrifice  50.1 
Old  Age,  death  90   And  resar-j 

rection  17,  89. 
"Pardon,  holiness  and  comfort1 

4.  Of  backsliding  78.  And  di 


117,  And  prayer  public  60- 
For  protection,  grace  and 
truth  57.  For  providence  and 
grace  36.  For  rain  65,  14? 
From  the  saints  140.  150.  For 
temporal  blessings  68.  148. 
Prayer  heard  4.  34.  0,5.  66.   In 


rection  25.  And  repentance]  time  of  war  20.  Praise  public 
prayed  for  38.  And  confession'  65.  And  hope  27.  In  church's 
32.  Of  original  and  actual  distress  80.  Heard  and  Zion 
sin  51.  J  restored  102.     And  praise  to: 

Patience  under  afflictions  39.j  deliverance  34. 
Under   persecutions    37,  44.Preserving grace  138, 
In  darkness  77,  130,  131.        {Preservation  in  public  dangers 

peace  and  holiness  encouragedj  46.  91.  112.  Daily  121. 
3 1   With  men  desired  10,  20.'Pride  and  atheism  and  oppres- 


111, 


74. 


Perfections  of    God  36 

145,  147. 
Persecuted  saints  35,  44 

80,83.  . 
Persecution,  deliverance  from 

it,  7.  S3.  94.    Courajo  in  it 

H9. 17th  part, 


sion  punished  10.  12.  And 
death  49 

Priesthood  of  Christ  5>.  110. 

Princes  vain  62-  146 

Profession  of  sincerity  and  re- 
pentance &c.  119. 3d  part,  13? 
False  50. 


-68  INDEX. 

Promises  ami  threatening  81. 

Pleaded  119, 10th  part. 
Prosperity  dangerous,  55,  73. 
Prosperous  sinners  cursed,  37, 

49,  73. 
Protection,  truth,  and  grace, 

57.    By  day  and  night  121. 
Providence,  its   wisdom    and 


16,  17,  49,  71.    And  deafj, 
49,  71,  89. 

Reverence  in  worship  89,  99. 

Riches  their  vanity  49.   Com- 
pared with  grace  144. 

Righteousness  from  Christ  71. 

Sacrifice  40,  61,  69.    Incar- 
nation of  Christ  40. 
equity  9.     And  creation  33,|Safety  in  public  dangers  91. 
135,  136.  And  grace  36,  147.1  In  God  61.     And  delHit  in 


And  perfection  of  God  36.  Its 
mystery  unfolded  73.  Recor 
ded  77, 78, 107.  In  air,  earth 
and  sea  35,  65,  89, 104,  107, 
147. 

Psalm  for  soldiers  18,  60.  For 
old  age  71.  For  husbandmen 
65.  For  a  funeral  89,  90.  For 
the   Lord's  day  92.    Before 

prayer  95.  Before  sermon  ib. 
n-    magistrates    101.     For 

householders  ib.     For  mari 

ners  107.     For  gluttons  and 

drunkards  ib. 
Public  praise  for  private  mer 

cies  11G,  118.     For  deliver 

ance  124     Worship  attended 

on  i22.     Praver  and  praise 

65,  84 
Punishment  of  sinners,  1,  11, 

37. 
Qualifications  of  a  Chris- 

Urn  15,24. 


Quickening  grace  119, 16th  p. 
Raw   from   heaven  65.  135, 

147. 
Recovery  from  sickness  6,  30, 

116. 
Relative  duties  15,  133. 
Religion  and  justice    15. 

words  and  deeds  37. 
Religious  education  34,  78. 
Remembrance  of  former  deli-'Secret  devotion  34,'  1 19,  2d  p 


the  church  27. 

Saints  happy  and  sinners  curs- 
ed 1,  11,  119,  1st  part.     The 
best  company  15.     Charac- 
terized  15,  24.      Dwell    in 
heaven  15.  24.  Punished  and 
saved  78.  106.    God's  care  of 
them  34.  Reward  at  last  50r 
90,  92.   Patience  and  world'? 
hatred  37.  Chastized  and  sin- 
ners destroyed  94.    Die,  but 
Christ  lives  102.     Punished 
and  pardoned  106,107.  Con- 
ducted to  heaven   106,   107 
A  mictions  moderated      125. 
Judging  the  world  149. 
Salvation  of  saints  10.  And  tri- 
umph 1 8.  And  defence  in  Gort 
62.  By  Christ  69,  85. 
Sanctified  afflictions   119,   las" 
part,  94. 
Satan  subdued  3,  6,  IS. 
Scripture  compared  with  na- 
ture 19, 119, 7th  part.  Instruc- 
tion  from   it   119,  4th  part. 
Delight   in  it  119,  5th  and 
18th  parts.  Holiness  and  com- 
fort from  it  1 19,  Cth  part  Va- 
riety and  excellency  1 1 9,  8th. 
part. 
Seasons  of  the  year  G5f  147. 
Seamen's  sons:  107 


veranees  77,  14?, 
Repentance,    confession,    and 

pardon  32.     And  faith  in  the 

blood  of  Christ  51. 
Reproach  removed  31,  37. 
Resignation  39,  123,  131. 
Resolutions  holy  1 19,  15th  p 
Restoring  grace  23,  138. 
Resurrection     and    death    of 

Christ  2,  16.    Of  the  saint', 


Seeking  God  27,  63. 

Self  examination,  or  evidence^- 

of  grace  26,  1 69. 
Separate  souls,  heaven  of  17. 
Sick-bed  devotion  6,  38,  39. 

116. 
Sickness  healed  6,  30,  116. 
Signs  of  Christ's  coming;  12, 

96,  &c. 
Sin  of  nature  14,  Original  and 


HYMNS. 


BOOK  f. 


COLLECTED  FROM  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURE; 


HYMN  1.    G.  M 

Lamb  that  was  slaia.    R-:v.  v.  0,  ■    r 

J3EIIOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
"-^  Amidst  his  Father's  throne  ; 
Prepare  new  honours  for  his  name, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 
2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 
The  church  adore  around, 
With  phials  full  of  odours  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

>  Those  are  the  prayers  of  the  saints, 

And  these  the  hymns  they  raise  :• 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints, 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 
I  [Eternal  Father,  who  shall  look 
Into  thy  secret  will  ? 
Who  but  the  Son  shall  take  that  book.. 
And  open  every  seal  ? 

>  He  shall  fulfil  thy  great  decrees, 

The  .Son  deserves  it  well  ; 
Lo  !  in  his  hand,  the  sovereign  keys 
Of  heaven,  and  death,  and  hell  !] 

>  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain. 

Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 

For  ever  on  thy  head. 
'  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 

And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 


HYMN  2.  3.  BOOK  J. 


S  The  worlds  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Are  put  beneath  thy  power  : 
Then  shorten  these  delaying  days, 
And  bring  the  promised  hour. 
HYMN  2.   L.  M. 

The  deity  ami  humanity  of  Christ.    John  i.  1.  3.  14;  and  Col.  i,  16 
and  Eph,  iii,  9,  10. 

ERE  the  blue  heavens  were  stretched  abroad. 
From  everlasting  was  the  Word  ; 

With  God  he  was;  the  Word  was  God, 

And  must  divinely  be  adored. 
2  By  his  own  power  all  things  were  made  ; 

By  him  supported  all  things  stand  ; 

He  is  the  whole  creation's  head, 

And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 
vi  Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Satan  fell, 

He  led  the  host  of  morning  stars: 

(Thy  generation  who  can  tell, 

Or  count  the  number  of  thy  years  !) 

4  But  lo,  he  leaves  those  heavenly  forms  - 
The  V/ord  descends  and  dwells  in  clay, 
That  he  may  converse  hold  with  worms. 
Drest  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

5  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face, 
The  eternal  Father's  only  Son  : 
How  full  of  truth,  how  full  of  grace. 
When  through  his  eyes  the  Godhead  shone. 

n  Archangels  leave  their  high  abode, 
To  learn  new  mysteries  here,  and  tell 
The  loves  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 

HYMN  3.  S.  M. 

The  nativity  of  Christ,    Luke  i.  30,  &c.  Luke  ii.  It1..  &,. 

OEHOLD,  the  grace  appears, 
The  promise  is  fulfilled  ; 
Mary,  the  wondrous  virgin,  bears, 
And  Jesus  is  the  child. 
.4  [The  Lord,  the  highest  God, 
Calls  him  his  only  Son  ; 
lie  bids  him  rule  the  lands  abroad, 
And  gives  him  David's  throne. 


r.  HYMN  5. 

3  O'er  Jacob  shall  he  reign 
With  a  peculiar  sway  ; 
The  nations  shall  his  grace  obtain,- 
His  kingdom  ne'er  tic 

1  To  bring  the  glorious  news. 

A  heavenly  form  appears ; 
He  tells  the  shepherds  of  their 
And  banishes  their  fears. 
5   •'  Go,  humble  swains,'  said  he, 
1  To  David's  city  fly  ; 
•  The  promised  infant,  born  to-day. 

•  Doth  in  a  manger  lie. 

G  •  With  looks  and  heart  serene, 
i  Go  visit  Christ  your  King  ;' 
And  straight  a  flaming  troop  was  seen 
The  shepherds  heard  them  sing  : 

7  •  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

•  And  heavenly  peace  on  earth. 
i  Good-will  to  men,  to  angels  joy. 

<  At  the  Redeemer's  birth  V 
[In  worship  so  divine 

Let  saints  employ  their  tongue? : 
Willi  the  celestial  hosts  we  join. 

And  loud  repeat  their  song'. 
»  *  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

•  And  heavenly  peace  on  earth. 
•Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 

•At  our  Redeemer's  birth  !'] 

HYMN  4.     Referred  to  the  secop.d  psuv 

HYMN  5.   C.  M. 

.ission  to  afflictive  providence,    J 

NAKED  as  from  the  earth  wc  came 
And  crept  to  life  at  first, 
We  to  the  earth  return  again. 
And  mingle  with  our  dust. 

2  The  dear  delights  fre  here  enjoy, 

And  fondly  call  our  own, 
v  re  but  short  favours  borrowed  now 
To  be  repaid  anon.. 


6  HYM2S  6.  7.  BOOK  J- 


'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high, 

Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave  ; 
He  gives,  and  (blessed  be  his  name) 

He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 
Peace,  all  our  angry  passions  then. 

Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sovereign  will, 

And  every  murmur  die. 
If  smiling  mercy  crown  our  lives; 

Its  praises  shall  be  spread  ; 
And  we'll  adore  the  justice  too, 

That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 
HYMN  6.    C.  M< 

Triumph  over  death.    Job  .\iv.  23, 26,  £7. 

1_REAT  God,  I  own  thy  sentence  just. 

And  nature  must  decay  ; 

I  yield  my  body  to  the  dust,      - 

To  dwell  with  fellow  clay. 

2  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

And  trample  on  the  tombs  ; 
jly  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  iives, 
My  God,  my' Saviour  comes. 

3  The  mighty  conqueror  shall  appear 

High  on  a  royal  seat, 
And  death,  ihc  Inst  of  all  his/ocs, 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

4  Though  greedy  worms  devour  my  ski.i. 

And  gnaw  my  wasting  flesh, 
When  God  shall  build  my  bone 
He  clothes  them  all  afresh. 
B  Then  shall  I  Fee  thy  lovely  face 
With  strong  immortal  eyes, 
And  feast  upon  thine  unknown    :, 
Willi  pleasure  and  surp 

HYMN  :.    C.  M, 

nvitation  rftlic  gospel ;  or,  spiritu  I  I 
Isa.  Iv.  J,  kd 

ET  every  mortal  Qarattencl! 
And  every  heart  re"|6i  -• : 


L 


ROOK  I.  HYMN  8. 


The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sound;. 

With  an  invitin  :  voice. 
Ho  !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls. 

That  feed  upon  t1 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  t< 

To  till  an  empty  mind  : 
Eternal  wisdom  has  pre. 

A  soul  revii  n 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 

The  rich  provision"  taste. 
Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die. 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst, 

With  springs  that  never  dry. 
Rivers  oflove  and  mercy  here. 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  tlows, 

Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 
[Ye  perishing  and  naked  poor, 

Who  work  with  mighty  pain, 
To  weave  a  garment  of  your  own. 

That  will  not  hide  your  sin  : 
Come  naked,  and  adorn  your  souls 

In  robes  prepared  by  God, 
Wrought  by  the  labour  of  his  Son. 

And  dyed  in  his  own  blood.] 
Dear  God  !  the  treasures  of  thy  love 

Are  everlasting  mi 
Deep  as  our  helpless  miseries 

And  boundless  as  our  sins ! 
The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace, 

Stand  op  and  day; 

Lord,  we  are  come  to  sfiSksuppli 
i  drive  our  wants  away. 

HYMN    C.    C.  M. 

I  of  tiie  church.     I 

OW  honourable  is  the  place 
Where  we  adoring  stand. 
A 


HYMN  9.  BOOK.: 


Z\on  the  glory  of  the  earth, 

And  beauty  of  the  land  ! 
Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell ! 
The  walls  of  strong  salvation  made 

Defy  the  assaults  of  hell. 
3  Lift  up  the  everlasting  gates, 

The  doors  wide  open  fling ; 
Enter,  ye  nations  that  obey 

The  statutes  of  your  King. 
1  Here  shall  you  taste  unmingled  joys, 

And  live  in  perfect  peace  ; 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 

And  ventured  on  his  grace. 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  for  ever  trust, 

And  banish  all  your  fears  : 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwell-. 
Internal  as  his  years. 

6  What  though  the  rebels  dwell  on  high 

His  arm  shall  bring  them  low  ; 
Low  as  the  caverns  of  the  grave 
Their  hity  heads  shall  bow. 

7  On  Babylon  our  feet  shall  tread 

In  that-rejoicing  hour ; 
The  ruins  of  her  walls  shall  spread 
A  pavement  for  the  poor. 

HYMN  0.     C.  M. 

Tho  promises  of  the  covenant  of  grace.     Isa.  Iv.  1,  2.  Zetft 
xii.  1      Mic.  vii.  19.     Ezek.  xxxvi.  25.  &£. 

IN  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives 
To  gather  empty  wind  ; 
The  choicest  blessings  earth  can  yield 
Will  starve  a  hungry  mind. 

2  C 'ome,  and  the  Lord  shall  feed  our  soii-ls     « 

With  more  substantial  meat ; 
With  such  as  saints  in  glory  lovq, 
Wi(h  such  as  angels  eat. 

3  Our  God  will  every  want  supply, 

And  fill  our  henrts  with  peace : 


ttOOK  I.  HVMN  10. 


He  gives  by  covenant  and  by  oath 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

4  Come,  and  he'll  cleanse  our  spotted  souls. 

And  wash  away  our  stains 
In  the  dear  fountain  that  his  Son 

Poured  from  his  dying  veins. 
>  [Our  guilt  shall  vanish  all  away, 

Though  black  as  hell  before  ; 
Our  sins  shall  sink  beneath  the  sea. 
V.!'i  shall  be  found  no  more 
-'•  And,  lest  pollution  should  oVrspre 

Our  inward  powers  again, 
His  Spirit  shall  bedew  our  souis 

Like  purifying  rain.] 
Our  heart,  that  flinty,  stubborn  thing. 

That  terrors  cannot  move, 
That  fears  no  threatenings  of  his  wrath, 

Shall  be  dissolved  by  love. 

5  Or  he  can  take  the  flint  away. 

That  would  not  be  refined, 
And  from  the  treasures  of  his  grace 

Bestow  a  softer  mind. 
.»  There  shall  his  sacred  Spirit  dwell. 

And  deep  engrave  his  law ; 
And  every  motion  of  our  souls 

To  swift  obedience  draw. 
10  Thus  will  he  pour  salvation  down, 

And  we  shall  render  praise  ; 
We  the  dear  people  of  his  love, 

And  he  our  God  of  grace. 

HYMN  10.     S.  M< 

rhe  blessedness  of  gospel  times;  or  the  revelation  of  Ciii?i« 
to  Jews  and  Gentiles-  Isa.  v.  2.  7—10.  Matt.  xhi.  JG;  17 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues., 
And  words  of  peace  reveal  I 
2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 
How  sweet  their  tidines  are  ! 


10  HYMN1L  BOOK  I.. 

«  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
1  He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.' 

3  How  happy  arc  our  cars 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for. 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heavenly  light! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long. 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice. 

And  tuneful  notes  employ, 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 
V)  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ! 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God.. 
HYHN  11.     L.  M. 

The  humble  enlightened,  and  carnal  reason  humbled  :  or  thc- 
sovcreignty  of  grace.     Luke  x.  21,  22. 

"jpiIERE  was  an  hour  when  Christ  rejoiced. 

**■  And  spoke  his  joy  in  words  of  praise  ; 
'  Father,  I  thank  thee,  mighty  God, 
1  Lord  of  the  earth,  and  heavens,  and  sea?. 

-  '  J  thank  thy  sovereign  power  and  love, 
'  That  crowns  my  doctrine  with  success, 
;  And  makes  the  babes  in  knowledge  learn 
'The  heights,  and  breadths,  and  lengths  of gracr . 

3  '  But  all  this  glory  lies  concealed 

'  From  men  of  prudence  and  of  wit; 

1  The  prince  of  darkness  blinds  their  eyes, 

4  And  their  own  pride  resists  the  light. 

4  ;  Father,  His  thus,  because  thy  will 

1  Chose  and  ordained  it  should  be  so  : 
'  Tis  thy  delight  to  abase  the  proud, 
'  And  lay  the  haughty  scorner  low. 
,5  '  There's  none  can  know  the  Father  right. 
'But  those  that  learn  it  from  the  Son  t 


book  hymn  12^13. u 

1  Nor  can  the  Son  be  well  received, 

1  But  where  the  Father  makes  him  known- 

1  Then  let  our  souls  adore  our  God, 

•  That  deals  hi-  graces  as  he  please  \ 
to  mortals  an  account, 

•  Or  of  his  actions,  or  c] 

I'M  C.  M 

Free  grace  in  revealing  Christ.    Luko  : 
I"  ESI  IS,  the  man  of  constant  grief, 

9    A  mourner  all  his  days  ; 
His  spirit  once  rejoiced  aloud, 

And  turned  his  jo)  to  praise. 
■  Father,  1  thank  thy  wondrous  love. 

'  That  hath  revealed  thy  Son 

•  To  men  unlearned  ;  and  to  babes 
'  Hast  made  thy  gospel  known. 

•  The  mysteries  of  redeeming  grace 
1  Are  hidden  from  the  wise; 

•  While  pride  and  carnal  reasoning  join 
lTo  swell  and  blind  their  eyes.1 

Thus  doth  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth 

His  great  decrees  fulfil, 
And  orders  all  his  works  of  grace 

Bv  his  own  sovereign  will. 

HYMN  13.  L.  M. 

n  of  God  incarnate  ;  or  the  titles  and  the  kingdom  ci 
Christ.     Isa.  ix.  2.  6,  7. 

V i^HE  lands  that  long  in  darkness  lay 

M      Now  have  beheld  a  heavenly  light; 

Nations  that  sat  in  death's  cold  shade. 

Are  blest  with  beams  divinely  bright. 

The  virgin's  promised  Son  is  born  ; 

Behold  the  expected  child  appears ! 

What  shall  his  name  or  titles  be? 

1  The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor  V 

[This  infant  is  the  mighty  God, 

Come  to  be  suckled  and  adored  ; 

The  eternal  Father,  Prince  of  Peace- 

The  Son  of  David  and  his  Lord.] 


12  HYMN  14.  15.  BOOK  I 

4  The  government  of  earth  and  seas 
Upon  his  shoulders  shall  be  laid : 
His  wide  dominions  shall  increase, 
And  honours  to  his  name  be  paid. 

5  Jesus  the  holy  child  shall  sit 
High  on  his  father  David's  throne  : 
Shall  crush  his  foes  beneath  his  feet. 
And  reign  to  ages  yet  unknown. 

HYMN  14.     L.M. 

The  triumph  of  faith;   or,  Christ's  unchangeably  Ion  - 
Rom.  viii.  33,  &c. 

WHO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn 9 
'Tis  God  that  justifies  their  souls : 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 
2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell  ? 
'Tis  Christ  that  suffered  in  their  stead  ;. 
And  the  salvation  to  fulfil, 

Behold  him  rising  from  the  dead  ! 
.3  He  lives  !  he  lives,  and  sits  above, 
For  ever  interceding  there  : 
Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love? 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair  .' 

4  Shall  persecution  or  distress, 

Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness  ? 
He  that  hath  loved  us  bears  us  through, 

And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too,       ^ 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  power, 

It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour: 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope: 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop. 
n  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 

Nor  powers  on  high  nor  powers  below, 
Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove, 

Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ  our  love,- 
HYMN  15.  L.  M. 

Our  own  weakness,  and  Christ  our  strength. 
2  Cor.  xii.  7,  9',  10. 

LET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
"  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day  ;? 


IteOK  T.  HYMN  16,  17. 13 

Then  J  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 
Leaning  on  all  sufficient  grace. 

3  T  glory  in  infirmity, 
Thai  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me  .*" 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  1  strong, 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Chris*  my  song 

3  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  hear 
All  sufferings,  if  my  Lo--d  be  there ; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  ™th  the  pains. 
While  his  left  hand  my  head  sustains. 

I  But  if  the  L»rd  be  once  withdrawn. 
And  we  attempt  the  work  alone, 
When  rtew  temptatioms  spring  and  rise. 
Wo  nnd  how  great  our  weakness  is.. 

,  [So  Sampson,  when  his  hair  was  lost. 
Met  the  Philistines  to  his  cost, 
Shook  his  vain  limbs  with  sad  surprise. 
I\ladc  feeble  fight,  and  lost  his  eyes.] 
HYMN  1G.  CM. 

Flosanna  to  Christ.     Mat.  xxi.  9.    Luke  xk,  2?,  40. 

HOSANNAtothe  royal  Son 
Of  David's  ancient  line  ! 
His  natures  two,  his  person  one. 
Mysterious  and  divine. 

The  root  of  David,  here  we  find. 

And  offspring  is  the  same  ; 
Eternity  and  time  are  joined 
h\  our  ImmanuePs  name. 
3  Bless'd  he  that  comes  to  wretched  men 
With  peaceful  news  from  heaven  1 
Ilosannas  of  the  highest  strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  given ! 
1  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 
The  hosanna  on  their  tongues, 
Lest  rocks  and  stones  should  rise  and  br£av 
Their  silence  into  songs. 

HYMN  17.  CM, 

Victory  over  death.    1  Cor.  xv.  *",  <frr>. 

OFOR  an  overcoming  faith 
To  cftecr  mv  dvins  hours. 


14  HITMEN  18, 19.  fc'OQK  I 

To  triumph  o'er  the  monster,  Death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers ! 
2  Joyful  with  all  the  strength  1  have, 
My  quivering  lips  should  sing, 
a  Where  ft  thy  boasted  victory,  grave  ? 
"And  where  the  monster's  sting 
S  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I'm  secure : 
Death  hath  no  stW  beside  : 
The  law  gives  sin  its  dwrming  power  ; 
But  Christ,  my  ransom,  died. 
4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 
Immortal  thanks  be  paid, 
Who  makes  us  conquerors  while  wc  die, 
Through  Christ  our  living  head. 
HYMN  IS.    CM. 

Blessed  are  the  dead  that  die  in  the  Lord.     Rev.  xh .  3. 

EAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 
For  all  the  pious  dead  ! 
Sweet  is  the  savour  of  their  name?, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

2  They  die  in  Jesus  and  are  blest, 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are  ! 
From  sufferings  and  from  sins  released. 
And  freed  from  tvery  snare. 

3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife. 

They're  present  with  the  Lord  ; 
The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 

HYMN  19.  C.  M. 

The  song  of  Simoon  !  or,  death  made  desiraidt 
Luke  ii.  27.  #c. 

LORD,  at  thy  temple  we  appear, 
As  happy  Simeon  came, 
And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  here  : 
0  make  our  joys  the  same  ! 

I  With  what  divine  and  vast  del;  ill" 
The  good  old  man  was  (illed," 
When  fondly  in  his  withered  arm- 
He  clasped  the  holv  ehild  ' 


i;ook  I.  HYMN  20. 15 

J  "Now  I  CJin  leave  this  world,  he  cried, 

M  Behold  th j  servant  di 
t:  I've  seen  thy  great  salvation,  Lord, 

"  And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 
"  This  is  the  light  prepared  to  shine 

"  L'pon  the  gentile  lands  : 
"  Thine  Israel's  glon  and  their  hope, 

M  To  break  their  slavish  bands.v 
[Jesus  !  the  \  ision  of  thy  face 

Hath  overpowering  charm*  ! 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace, 

If  Christ  be  in  my  »n*& 
Then  while  ye  hear  v>y  heart-strings  break 

How  sweet  my  minutes  roll  ! 
A  mortal  palene**  on  my  cheek, 

And  glory  hi  my  soul.] 

HYMN  20.  C.  ». 

Spiritual  vparel,  namely,  the  robe  of  righteousness,  aiv 
garments  of  salvation.     Isa.  lxi.  10. 

\  WAKE  my  heart,  arise  my  tongue, 
Prepare  a  tuneful  voice  ; 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 
!  Tis'  he  adorned  my  naked  soul, 
And  made  salvation  mine; 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  spaces  shine. 
And  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 
Should  on  &J  soul  be  found, 
He  took  bV  roDe  the  Saviour  wrought 

And  ca't  ll  all  around. 
How  fa  the-  heavenly  robe  exceeds 

WM  earthly  princes  wear! 
The^e  ornaments  how  bright  they  shine  ! 

riow  white  the  garments  are  ! 
The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  love^ 

And  hope,  and  every  grace ; 
But  Jesus  spent  his  life  to  work 
The  robe  of  righteousness1. 
^  2B 


16 HYMN  21,  24. BOOK  I 

6  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  arrayed 
By  (he  great  sacred  Three  ! 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise 
Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

'HYMN  21.  C.  M. 

A  vision  of  the  kingdom  of  Christ  among  men. 
Rev.  xxi.  1 — 4. 

LO,  What  a  glorious  sight  appears 
To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  -»eas  are  passed  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 
3  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  resides, 
Tnat  holy,  happy  place, 
The  new  Jerusalem  cot^es  down, 
Adorned  with  shining  gvace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  jo*j, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, 

"  Mortals  behold  the  sacred  scat 

"  Of  our  descending  King  ! 

4  tt  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

"  Removes  his  blessed  abode  ; 
"  Men,  the  de^r  objects  of  his  grace, 
"  And  he  the  V>ving  God. 

5  "  His  own  soft  hani  shall  wipe  the  tears 

"  From  every  weep.ng  eye ! 
«  And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  feats". 
"  And  death  itself  shah  die." 
I  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O'aow  lon<r 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay7 
Fly  swiftly  round,  ye  wheels  of  *:mCj 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 
HYMN  22  and  23.    Referred  to  the  125thpsalni 
HYMN  24.  L.  M. 

The  rich  sinner  dying.    Psalm  xlix.  6.  9.    Eccl.  tjj]  b 
Job  iii.  14, 15. 


I 


N  vain  the  wealthy  mortals  toil, 

And  heap  their  shining  dust  in  vain  ; 
Look  down  and  scorn  the  humble  poor. 
A-nd  boast  their  lofty  hills  ,<?f  gain. 


iOOK  I.  E7MN  25. 1* 

J  Their  golden  cordial-  cannot  ease 
Their  pained  hearts,  or  aching  heads; 
Nor  fright,  nor  bribe  approaching  death 
From  guttering  roofs  and  downy  beds. 

»  The  lingering,  the  unwilling  soul 
The  dismal  summons  must  obey, 
And  bid  a  long,  a  sad  farewell 
To  the  pale  lump  of  lifeless  clay. 

1  Thence  they  are  huddled  to  the  grave, 
Where  king-  and  slaves  have  equal  thrones 
Their  bone?  without  distinction  lie 
Among  the  heap  oi   meaner  bones. 

The  rest  referred  to  the  4!»th  Psalm. 

HYMN  .'5.  L.  M. 

A  vision  ot  the  Lamb.     Rev.  v.  6—9. 

A   LL  mortal  vanities,  begone, 
A  Nor  tempt  my  e  v  es,  nor  tire  my  ears ; 
Behoid,  amidst  the  eternal  throne, 
A  vision  of  the  Lamb  appears. 

2  [Glory  his  tleecy  robe  adorns, 
Marked  with  the  bloody  death  he  bore: 
Seven  are  his  eves, and  seven  his  horns, 
To  speak  his  wisdom  and  his  power. 

3  Lo,  he  receives  a  sealed  book 
From  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne  ; 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  prevails  to  look 

On  dark  decrees  and  things  unknown. 

i  All  the  assembling  saints  around 
Fall  worshipping  before  the  Lamb, 
And  in  new  songs  of  gospel  sound 
Address  their  honours  to  his  name. 

>  [The  joy,  the  shout,  the  harmony, 
Flies  o^r  the  everlasting  hills ; 
"  Worthy  art  thou  alone,11  they  cry, 
"  To  read  the  book,  to  loose  the  seals/'] 

i  Our  voices  join  the  heavenly  strain, 
And  with  transporting  pleasure  sing, 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain 
-'■  To  be  our  teacher  and  our  kins:.11 


18  HYMN  26,  27.  BOOK  I 


7  His  words  of  prophecy  reveal 
Eternal  counsels,  deep  designs  ; 
His  grace  and  vengeance  shall  fulfil 
The  peaceful  and  the  dreadful  lines. 

S  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  from  hell 
With  thine  invaluable  blood  ; 
And  wretches  that  did  once  rebel, 
Are  now  made  favourites  of  their  God. 

9  Worthy  for  ever  is  the  Lord, 
That  died  for  treasons  not  his  own, 
By  every  tongue  to  be  adored, 
And  dwell  upon  his  Father's  throne. 
HYMN  26.  CM. 

Hope  of  heaven  by  the  resurrection  of  Christ.  1  Pet.  i 

BLESS'D  be  the  everlasting  God, 
The  Father  of  our  Lord  ; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  praised, 
His  majesty  adored. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  raised  his  Son. 

And  called  him  to  the  sky, 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust, 
Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose. 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine, 

Reserved  against  that  day  ; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undefiicd. 
And  cannot  fade  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  are  kepi 

Till  the  salvation  come  ; 
We  walk  by  faith  as  strar.gers  here. 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 
HYMN  27.     C.  M. 

Assurance  of  heaven  ;  or,  a  saint  prepared  to  die 
2  Tim.  iv.  G,  7, 8.  18. 
'  TTfcEATH  ma)  dissolve  my  body  now, 
%J  And  bear  my  spirit  home  : 


BOOK  I. HYMN  28. 

Why  do  my  minutes  mbi  •  so  slow, 
Nor  my  salvation 
2  With  beavenjj  weapons  I  have  fought 
The  battle  of  the  Lord, 
Finished  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith. 
And  waif  the  Bure  reward. 
3  God  has  laid  tin  i.i  heaven  forme 
A  crow,)  which  cannot  fide; 
The  righteous  judge  at  that  great  day 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 
I  Nor  hath  the  King  of  Grace  decreed 
This  prize  for  me  alone  ; 
But  a!l  that  love  and  long  to  see 
The  appearance  of  his  Son. 
5  Jesus,  the  Lord  shall  guard  me  safe 
From  every  ill  design  ; 
And  to  his  heavenly  kingdom  take 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 
f>  God  is  my  everlasting  aid, 
And  hell  shall  rage  in  vain 
To  him  be  highest  glory  paid, 
And  endless  praise — Amen. 
HYMN  28     C.  M. 

The  triumph  of  Christ  over  the  enemies  of  his  Churn. 
Is  a.  lxiii.  1.  3,  &c. 

WHAT  mighty  man  or  mighty  God, 
Comes  travelling  in  state, 
Along  the  Idumean  road, 
Away  from  liozrah's  gate? 

2  The  glory  of  his  robes  proclaim 

'Tis  some  victorious  king  : 
"  'Tis  I,  the  just   the  almighty  One, 
"That  your  salvation  bring.'" 

3  ';  Why  mighty  Lord,11  thy  saints  inquire. 

M  Why  thine  apparel  red  ; 
"  And  all  thy  vesture  stained  like  those 
"  Who  in  the  wine-press  tread  ?" 
I  ''  I  by  myself  have  tfo  I  the  press, 
';  And  crushed  my  foes  alone ; 


20 


HYMN  29.  BOOK  I. 


"My  wrath  has  struck  the  rebels  dead, 
"  My  fury  stamped  them  down. 

3  "Tis  Edom's  blood  that  dyes  my  robes 
"  With  joyful  scarlet  stains  : 
"The  triumph  that  my  raiment  wears 
"  Sprung  from  my  bleeding  veins. 

6  urhus  shall  the  nations  be  destroyed 
"  That  dare  insult  my  saints  : 
<\  have  an  arm  to  avenge  their  wrongs, 
"An  ear  for  their  complaints." 

HYMN  29.   C.  M. 

Thsecond  part ;  or  the  ruin  of  antichrist.  Isa.  lxiii.  4 — 7. 

1LIFT  my  banner,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  Where  antichrist  ta>  stood, 
"(The  city  of  my  gospel  foes 
"  Shall  be  a  field  of  blood. 

2  "My  heart  hath  studied  ji  st  revenge, 

"And  now  the  day  appears, 
"The  day  of  my  redeemed  is  come, 
"  To  wipe  away  their  tears. 

3  'Quite  weary  is  my  patience  grown, 

"And  bids  my  fury  go ; 
"Swift  as  the  lightning  it  shall  move. 
"  And  be  as  fatal  too. 

4  "  1  called  for  helpers,  but  in  vain  ; 

"  Then  has  my  gospel  none  ? 
"  Well,  mine  own  arm  has  might  enough 
"  To  crush  my  foes  alone. 

5  "Slaughter,  and  my  devouring  sword. 

"  Shall  walk  the  streets  around: 
"  Babel  shall  reel  beneath  my  stroke, 
"  And  stagger  to  the  ground." 

6  Thy  honours,  O  victorious  King  ! 

Thine  own  right  hand  shall  raise, 
While  we  thine  awful  vengeance  sing. 
And  our  deliverer  praise. 


BOOK  I.  HYMN  30,  32. 21 

HVMN  00.    L.  M. 

"Prayer  for  deliverance  answered,     l-a.  xxvi.  8 — 12.  2021 

IN  thine  own  ways,  0  God  of  love, 
We  wait  the  vints  of  thy  grace; 

Our  souls1  desire  is  toth\  name. 

And  the  remembrance  of  thy  face. 
..'  M?  thoughts  are  searching,  Lord,  for  the, 

'Mongst  the  black  shades  of  lonesome  nipt 

My  earnest  crie- salute  the  skies 

Before  the  dawn  restores  the  light. 
!   F.ook,  how  rebellious  men  deride 

The  tender  patience  of  my  God  ; 

But  they  shall  see  thy  lifted  hand, 

And  feel  the  scourges  of  thy  rod. 
1  Hark  !  the  Eternal  rends  the  skv, 

A  mighty  voice  before  him  goes, 

A  voice  of  music  to  his  friends, 

But  threatening  thunder  to  his  foes. 

5  Come,  children,  to  yourFather',f  arm^ 
Hide  in  the  chambers  of  my  gra*e, 
Till  the  fierce  storms  be  overblown, 
And  my  revenging  fury  cease. 

6  My  sword  shall  boast  ts  thousands  slain. 
And  drink  the  blood  rf  haughty  kings, 
While  heavenly  peaci  around  my  flock 
Stretches  its  soft  anr1  shady  wings. 

HYMN  31.     R^f-rrpd  to  the  first  Psalm. 

HYM£  32.   C.  M. 

Strength  from  haven,     fsa.  xl.  27—3). 

WHENCE  do  oir  mournful  thoughts  arise  : 
And  where's  3ur  courage  fled  J 
Has  restless  sin  ard  raging  hell 
Struck  all  our  comforts  deadf 
2  Have  we  forgot  tie  almighty  name 
That  formed  the  earth  ard  sea  9 
And  can  an  all-creating  am 
Grow  weary  or  decay  i 
3>  Treasures  of  everlasting  might 
In  our  Jehovah  dwell ; 


22  H¥MK@9.  BOOK  I, 


He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 

4  Here  mortal  power  shall  fade  and  die, 

And  youthful  vigour  cease ; 
tut  we  that  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 

5  T.e  saints  shall  mount  on  eagles'  wings, 

\nd  taste  the  promised  bliss, 
Tii  their  unwearied  feet  arrive 
Vhere  perfect  pleasure  is. 

HYMN  13, 34,  35,  36,  37,  38-  Referred  to  Psalms  67,  73,  84 
90,  131,  and  134. 

HYMN  39.   C.  M. 

GodV.ender  care  of  his  church.     Isa.  xlix.  13,  &c. 

NOW  hall  my  inward  joys  arise, 
And'iurst  into  a  song  ; 
Almight  love  inspires  my  heart, 
And  phasure  tunes  my  tongue. 

2  God  on  hi,  thirsty  Sion  hill 

Some  mercy-drops  has  thrown, 
And  solemn  oaths  hive  bound  his  love 
To  showei  salvation  down. 

3  Why  do  we  th*n  induge  our  fears, 

Suspicions  and  complaints  ? 

Is  he  a  God,  and  shall  his  grace 

Grow  weary  of  his  saints  ? 

4  Can  a  kind  woman  eWforget 

The  infant  of  her  woiub, 
And  5mongst  a  thousand  tender  thoughts 

Her  suckling  have  no  toom  ? 
3  u  Yet,"  iLiith  the  Lord,  "should  nature  change 

"  And  mothers  monsteis  prove, 
"  Sion  still  dwells  upon  the  heart 

"  Of  everlasting  love. 

6  «  Deep  on  the  palms  of  both  my  hand 

"  1  have  engraved  her  name  : 
«Mj  hands  shall  laise  her  ruined  walls'. 
^  And  build  her  broken  frame." 


BOOK  r.  HYMN  40-  41.  __  23 

HYMN  40.  L.  M. 

The  busine?*  anJ  bUssedm  --nt  ^lonfi'-il  -aints.  Rev.  vii.l3,ic 
*'•'  \%  *  HAT  happv  men,  or  angels  these, 

T  V     «»7hat  all  their  robes  are  spotless  white, 
u  Whence  did  this  glorious  troop  arrive 
"  At  tie  pure  realms  of  heaven!)  light  ?" 

2  Fron:  torturing  nicks,  and  burning  fires, 
And  seas  of  their  own  bluod  they  came  ; 
But  nobler  blood  has  washed  their  robes, 
Flowing  from  Chn.-t  the  d\  rag  lamb. 

3  Now  they  approach  the  almighty  throne, 
With  loud  hosannas  night  and  day, 
Sweet  anthems  to  the  great  Three-One, 
.Measure  their  blessed  eternity. 

4  No  more  shall  hunuer  pain  their  souls  : 
He  bids  their  parching  thirst  be  gone, 
And  spreads  the  shadow  of  his  wings, 
To  screen  them  from  the  scorching  sun. 

i  The  Lamb  that  hiis  the  middle  throne 
Shall  shed  around  his  milder  beams  ; 
There  shall  they  feast  on  his  rich  love, 
And  drink  full  joys  from  living  streams. 

>  Thus  shall  their  mighty  bliss  renew 
Through  the  vast  roun    of  endless  years ; 
And  the  soft  hand  of  sovereign  grace, 
Heals  all  their  wounds  and  wipes  their  tears. 
HYMN  41.  C  M, 

The  same  ;  or  the'martyrs  glorified.     Rev.  vii.  13,  kc. 

I^HESE  glorious  minds,  how    bright   they 
■  Whence  all  their  white  array  ?      [shine 
;( How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 
"  Of  everlasting  day  ?" 
0  From  torturing  pains  to  endless  joys 
On  fiery  wheels  they  rode, 
And  strangely  washed  their  raiments  white 
In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 
3  Now  they  approach  a  spotless  Go(J, 
And  bow  before  his  throne  j 


24  HYMN  42.  BOOK 


Their  warbling  harps  and  sacred  songs 
Adore  the  Holy  One. 
t  The  unveiled  glories  of  his  face 
Amongst  his  saints  reside, 
While  the  rich  treasure  of  his  grace 
Sees  all  their  wants  supplied. 
u  Tormenting  thirst  shall  leave  their  so«)s. 
And  hunger  flee  as  fast ; 
The  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 
Shall  be  their  sweet  repast. 
6  The  lamb  shall  lead  his  heavenly  flock 
Where  living  fountains  rise, 
And  love  divine  shall  wipe  away 
The  sorrows  of  their  eyes. 

HYMN  42.     C.  M. 

Divine  wrath  and  mercy.     Nahum  1, 2,  &<  . 
A  DORE  and  tremble,  tor  our  God 
"^     Is  a  consuming  lire, 

His  jealous  eyes  his  wrath  inflame, 
And  raise  his  vengeance  higher. 

2  Almighty  vengeance,  how  it  burns  ! 

How  bright  his  fury  glows! 
Vast  magazines  of  plagues  and  storms 
Lie  treasured  for  his  foes. 

3  Those  heaps  of  wrath,  by  slow  degrees. 

Are  forced  into  a  flame, 
But  kindled,  oh  !  how  fierce  they  blaze 
And  rend  all  nature's  frame. 
>l  At  his  approach  the  mountains  flee, 
And  seek  a  watery  grave  ; 
The  frighted  sea  makes  haste  away, 
And  shrinks  up  every  wave. 
5  Through  the  wild  air  the  weighty  rocks 
Are  swift  as  hail-stones  hurled  ; 
Who  dares  engage  his  fiery  rage, 
That  shakes  the  solid  world  ? 
'6  Yet,  mighty  God  !  thy  sovereign  grace 
Sits  regent  on  the  throne, 
The  refuge  of  thy  chosen  race 
Whea  wrath  comes  rushing  dowri. 


BOOK  I.  HYMN  45. J25 

7  Thy  hand  shall  on  rebellious  kings 
A  fierj  tempest  pour, 
While  we,  beneath  thy  sheltering  wings, 
Tin  just  revenge  adore. 

HYMN  43  ami  44.  referred  to  Psalms  100  and  13". 

HYMN  45.    C.  M. 

The  last  judgment.     Rev.  xxi.  5 — 8. 

SEE  where  the  great  incarnate  iiod 
Fills  a  majestic  throne  ; 
While  from  the  skies  his  awful  voice 
Bears  the  last  judgment  down. 

2  ['•  1  am  the  first,  and  I  the  last, 

••  Through  endless  years  the  same  ; 
,k  1  AM  i>  m\  memorial  still, 
?  And  my  eternal  name. 

3  "  Such  favours  as  a  God  can  give, 

"  Mv  royal  grace  bestows  ; 
"  Ye  thirsty  souls,  come  taste  the  stream 
•'  Where  life  and  pleasure  flows.] 

4  ["  The  sai-jt  that  triumphs  o?er  his  sins 

"  I'll  own  him  for  a  son ; 
••The  whole  creation  shall  reward 
"  The  conquests  he  has  won. 

5  "But  bloody  hands,  and  hearts  unclean, 

"And  all  the  lying  race, 
"The  faithless  and  the  scoffing  crew, 
"  That  spurn  at  orfereu  grace  ; 
ti  "The)  shall  be  taken  from  my  sight, 
"Bound  fast  in  iron  chains, 
"  And  headlong  plunged  into  the  lake 
"  W7here  tire  and  darkness  reigns/1] 
7  O  may  1  stand  before  the  Lamb, 
i\  hen  earth  and  seas  are  fled, 
And  hear  the  Judge  pronounce  my  name 
With  blessings  on  mv  head  ! 
3  May  1  with  those  for  ever  dwell, 
Who  here  were  my  delight, 
While  sinners,  banished  down  to  hell, 
$o  more  offend  my  sight. 


26  snnvra  48,  49. book  t 

HYMN  46  and  17.     iteferred  to  Psalms  3  and  148. 

HYMN  48.     L.  M. 

The  christian  race.     Isa.  xl.  21 — 31. 

AWAKE  our  souls  (away  our  fears, 
Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone) : 

Awake  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 

And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 
,2  True,  'tis  a  straight  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint, 

Bat  they  forget  the  mighty  God 

That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 
3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 

And  rirm  endures,  while  endless  years 

Their  everlasting  circles  run. 
i  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply ; 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 
6  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode; 

On  wings  of  Jove  our  souls  shall  fly, 

Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

HYMN  49.     C.  M. 

The  works  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb      Rev.  xv\  3. 

HOW  strong  thine  arm  is,  mighty  God  r 
Who  would  not  fear  thy  name  ! 
Jesus,  how  sweet  thy  graces  are  ! 
Who  would  not  love  the  Lamb  ! 

2  He  has  done  more  than  Moses  did, 

Our  prophet  and  our  King; 
From  bonds  of  hell  he  freed  our  iouls. 
And  taught  our  lips  to  sing 

3  In  the  Red  Sea  by  Moses'  hand, 

The  Egyptian  host  was  drowned : 
But  his  own  blood  hides  all  our  sins, 
And  guilt  no  more  is  found. 

4  When  through  the  desert  Israel  went. 

With  manna  they  were  fed  : 


liOOK  I.  HYMN  50.  27 


Our  Lord  invites  us  to  his  flesh, 

And  calls  it  living  bread. 

s  beheld  the  promised  land, 
Vet  never  reached  the  place  : 
But  Christ  shall  bring  hie  followers  home. 
To  see  his  Father's  face. 
6  Then  will  our  love  and  joy  be  full, 
And  feel  a  warmer  flame  ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  ihe  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  50      C.   ML 

£  of  Zacharias,  a»d  the  message  of  John  the  Baptist :  or  ligl.* 
and  salvation  by  Jesus  I  hnst.     Luke  i.  68,  &c.     John  i.  29,  3'2. 

"T^TOW  be  the  God  of  Israel  biessed, 
Xl     Who  maKes  his  truth  appear  ; 
His  mighty  hand  fulfils  his  words, 

And  all  the  oaths  he  sware. 
Now  he  bedews  old  David's  root 

With  blessings  from  the  skies : 
He  makes  the  branch  of  promise  grow. 

The  promised  horn  arise. 
3  John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 

To  go  before  his  face  ; 
The  herald  which  our  Saviour  God 

Sent  to  prepare  his  ways. 
He  makes  the  great  salvation  known, 

He  speaks  of  pardoned  sins  ; 
While  grace  divine,  and  heavenly  love. 

In  its  own  glory  shines. 
;t  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,"  he  cries, 

"  That  takes  our  guilt  away  ; 
"  I  saw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head 

"  On  his  baptizing  day.] 
"  Be  every  vale  exalted  high, 

<•  Sink  every  mountain  low; 
<•  The  proud  must  stoop,  and  humble  souk 

<;  Shall  his  salvation  know. 
"  The  heathen  realms,  with  Israel's  land. 

•;  Shall  join  in  sweet  accord: 


23  H7MN  51,  52.  BOOK  I. 

44  And  all  that's  born  of  man  shall  see 
"  The  glory  of  the  Lord. 
8  "  Behold  the  morning  star  arise, 
11  Ye  that  in  darkness  sit ; 
aHe  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  peace, 
"And  guides  our  doubtful  feet. 
HYMiN  51.     S.'M 

Preserving  grace.     Jude,  ver.  24,  25. 
nnO  God  the  only  wise, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King;, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 
.2  'Tis  his  almighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 
3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemished  a  id  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great, 
t  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around  the  thrcftie, 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace. 
And  make  his  vvonders  known. 
5  To  our  Redeemer  God, 

Wisdom  and  power  belongs. 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 

HYMN  52.     L.  M. 

Baptism.     Matt,  xxviii.  19.     Acts  ii.  38. 
*  rip  WAS  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 
u  Go  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize  :  } 
The  nations  have  received  the  word, 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 
2  He  sits  upon  the  eternal  hills, 

With  grace  and  pardon  in  his  hands, 
And  sends  his  covenant  with  the  seals. 
To  bless  the  distant  christian  lands, 


-BOOK  I.  HYMN  53.  54.  29 

3  "Repent  and  be  batized,"  hesaith, 
11  For  the  remission  of  your  sins ;" 
And  thus  our  Bense  assists  our  faith, 
And  shows  us  what  bis  gospel  means. 

1  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood, 
As  water  makes  the  body  clean  ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Descends  like  purifying  rain. 

5  Thus  we  engau'e  ourselves  to  thee, 
And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord  ; 
Q  may  the  urreat  eternal  Three 
In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record  ! 
HYMN  51.    L.  M 

The  holy  Scriptures.     Heb.  i.  1.     2  Tim.  iii.  15,  1G.     Psalai 
cxivii.  19,  20. 

GOD,  who  in  various  methods  told 
His  mind  and  will  to  saints  of  old, 
Sent  his  own  Son  with  truth  and  grace. 
To  teach  us  in  these  latter  days. 
-2  Our  nation  reads  the  written  word, 
That  book  of  life,  that  sure  record  : 
The  bright  inheritance  of  heaven 
Is  by  the  sweet  conveyance  given. 
.3  God's  kindest  thoughts  are  here  expressed. 
Able  to  make  us  wise  and  blessed ; 
The  doctrines  are  divinely  true, 
Fit  for  reproof  and  comfort  too. 
1  Ye  christian  isles  who  read  his  love 
In  long  epistles  from  above, 
(He  hath  not  sent  his  sacred  word 
To  every  land,)  puise  ye  the  Lord: 
HYMN  54.  L.  M 

Electing  grace  ;  or,  saints  beloved  in  Christ.  Eph.  i.  3,  «k> 

JESUS,  we  bless  thy  Father's  name  ; 
Thy  God  and  ours  are  ooth  the  same  ; 
What  heavenly  bkssings  fro^i  his  throne 
Flow  dovn  to  sinners  through  his  Son  ! 
-2  "  Christ  be  my  first  elect,"  he  sai3, 
Then  chost  our  souls  in  Christ  out  head. 


30  BYMN  55.  BOOK  I- 


Before  he  gave  the  mountains  birth, 
Or  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 

3  Thus  did  eternal  love  begin 

To  raise  us  up  from  death  and  sin  ; 
Our  characters  were  then  decreed, 
"  Blameless  in  love,  a  holy  seed." 

4  Predestinated  to  be  sons, 

Born  by  degrees,  but  chose  at  once  : 

A  new  regenerated  race, 

To  praise  the  glory  of  his  grace. 

5  With  Christ  our  Lord  we  share  our  pari 
In  the  affections  of  his  heart ; 

Nor  shall  our  souls  be  thence  removed, 
Till  he  forgets  his  first  beloved. 
HYMN  55.    C.  M. 

Jlezekiah's  song;  or,  sickness  and  recovery.  Isa.  xxxvii.  i, 

WHEN  we  are  raised  from  deep  distres?, 
Our  God  deserves  a  song, 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  opened  wide  in  vain, 
If  he  who  holds  the  keys  of  death 
Commands  them  fast  again. 

3  Pains  of  the  flesh  are  wont  to  abuse 

Our  mind  with  slavish  fears  ; 
u  Our  days  are  past,  and  we  shall  lose 
"The  remnant  of  our  years.1' 
1  We  chatter  with  a  swallow^s  voiee^ 
Or  like  a  dove  we  mown, 
With  bitterness  instead  of  joys, 
Afflicted  and  forlorn. 
5  Jehovah  speaks  the  healing  word, 
And  no  disease  withstands  ; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  *he  Lord, 
And  fly  at  Lis  commands. 
3  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break;, 
He  can  otir  frame  restore; 


BOOK  I.  KY2&N  56,  57.  31 

He  casts  our  sins  behind  Iii>  back. 
And  they  arc  found  no  more. 
HYMJN  >•••    C  M. 

The  song  of  Moses   and  the  Lamb  ;  or,  Babylon  falling. 
Re.  rii.,6. 

WE  sing  the  glories  oi  thy  love. 
We  sound  thj  dreadful  name  : 
The  christian  church  unites  the  songs 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 
f  Great  God,  how  wondrous  are  thy  works 
( >f  veng  i  id  of  grace  ! 

Thou  King  of  saints,  almighty  Lord. 

How  ju^t  and  true  thy  ways  ! 
Who  dares  refuse  to  tear  thy  name. 

Or  worship  at  thy  throne  ? 
Thy  judgments  speak  thy  holiness 
Through  all  the  nations  known. 
4  Great  Babylon  that  rules  the  earth, 
Drunk  with  he  martyrs1  blood, 
Her  crimes  shall  speedily  awake 

The  fury  of  our  God. 
The  cup  of  wrath  is  ready  mixed, 

And  =he  must  drink  the  dregs  ; 
Strong  is  the  Lord,  her  sovereign  Judge, 
And  shall  fulfil  the  plagues. 
HYMN  57.    C.  ML 

I"  Original  sin  ;  or,  the  first  and  second  Adam.     Rom.  v.  12 
Psalm  li.  5.     Job  xiv.  4. 

BACKWARD  with  humble  shame  we  look 
On  our  original ; 

How  is  our  nature  dashed  and  broke 

In  our  first  father's  fall ! 
2  To  all  that's  good  averse  and  blind, 

But  prone  to  all  that's  ill ; 
"What  dreadful  darkness  veils  our  mind  ! 

How  obstinate  our  will ! 
[Conceived  in  sin  (0  wretched  state  f) 

Before  we  draw  our  breath, 


32  HYM2T  58. BOOK  I. 

The  first  young  pulse  begins  to  beat 

Iniquity  and  death. 
4  How  strong  in  our  degenerate  blood 

The  old  corruption  reigns, 
And  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood, 

Wanders  through  all  our  veins  !] 
6  [Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root, 

Will  all  the  branches  be ; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 

From  such  a  deadly  tree  ? 

6  What  mortal  power  from  things  unclean 

Can  pure-productions  bring  / 
Who  can  command  a  vital  stream 
From  an  infected  spring  ?] 

7  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  wondrous  love 

Can  make  our  nature  clean, 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 

8  The  second  Adam  shall  restore 

The  ruins  of  the  first; 
Ilosauna  to  that  sovereign  power 
That  new  creates  our  dust ! 
HYMN  58.    L.  M. 

The  devil  vanquished  ;  or,  Michael's  war  with  the  dragon. 
Rev.  xii.  7. 

LET  mortal  tongues  attempt  to  sing 
The  wars  of  heaven,  when  Michael  stood 
Chief  general  of  the  eternal  King 
And  fought  the  battles  of  our  God. 

2  Against  the  dragon  and  his  host 
The  armies  of  the  Lord  prevail ; 

In  vain  they  rage,  in  vain  they  boast  * 
Their  courage  sinks,  their  weapons  fail. 

3  Down  to  the  earth  was  Satan  thrown  ; 
Down  to  the  earth  his  legions  fell ; 
Then  was  the  trump  of  triumph  blown, 
And  shook  the  dreadful  deeps  of  hell. 

4  Now  is  the  hour  of  darkness  past, 
Christ  hath  assumed  his  reigning  power ; 


BOOK  I.  HYM7  53-  CO.  33 


1  the  great  accuser  c  isl 
Down  from  the  skies  to  rise  no  more, 
'Twas  by  thy  blood, immortal  L;imb, 
armies  trod  the  temptetr  down ; 
'Twas  by  th\  \>  >rd  ind  powerftil  name, 
They  gained  the  battle  and  renown. 
Rejoice,  ye  heavens ;  lei  every  star 
Slim.'  with  new  glories  round  the  si 

sing  the  heaven!)  war. 
your  deli vi  rer's  name  on  high. 
HYMN  5°.  L.  M. 

Babylon   fallen.     Rev.  xviii.  20,  2t 

h  md,  a  mighty  ?tone 
Lie-,  a  fair  type  of  Babylon  : 
"  Prophet?  rejoice,  and  all  ye  saints, 
"  God  shall  avenge  your  long  complaints." 
He  said,  and  dreadful  as  he  stood, 

s  ink  the  mill-stone  in  the  flood  ; 
M  Thus  terribly  shall   B;be!  fall, 
''  Thus  and  no  more  be  found  at  all.'1 
HYMN  60.    L.  M. 

The  virgin   Mary's  song  ;    or,  the  promised   Messiah  born 
Luke  i.  40.  &c. 

UR  souls  sha!!  magnifj  the  Lord; 
In  God  the  Saviour  we  rejoice  : 
U  hile  we  repeat  the  Virgin1?  song, 
Ma\  the  same  spirit  tune  our  voice  ! 
I  [Tne  Highest  saw  her  low  estate, 
And  mighty  things  his  hand  hath  done  : 
Hi-  overshadowing  power  and  grace 
Makes  her  the  mother  of  his  Son. 
Let  every  nation  call  her  blessed, 
And  endless  years  prolong  her  fame: 
But  God  alone  must  be  adored  ; 
Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name.] 
To  those  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord. 
Hi-  mercy  stands  for  ever  sure  ; 
From  age  to  age  his  promise  lives. 
And  the  performance  is  secure. 


34  H*MN_61,  62.  BOOK  I. 

5  He  spake  to  Abram  and  his  seed, 

"  In  thee  shall  ail  the  earth  be  blessed:1' 
The  memory  of  that  ancient  word 
Lay  long  in  his  eternal  breast. 

6  But  now  no  more  shail  Israel  wait, 
No  more  the  Gentiles  lie  forlorn: 
Lo,  the  desire  of  nations  comes, 
Behold  the  promised  seed  is  born  ! 

HYMN  61.    L.  M. 

Christ  our  high-priest  and  king  ;  and  Christ  coming  to  jud^r 
ment.  Rev.  i.  5,  6,  7. 

OW  to  the  Lord,  that  makes  us  know 
The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honours  paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 
I  'Twas  he  that  cleansed  our  fo  ilest  sins.. 
And  washed  us  in  his  richest  blood ; 
'Tis  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings. 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

3  To  Jesus  our  atoning  priest, 
To  Jesus  our  superior  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confessed, 
And  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

4  Behold,  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 
And  every,  eye  shall  see  him  move ; 
Though  with  our  sins  we  pierced  him  once. 
Then  he  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 
While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day  : 
Come,  Lord ;  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  let  thy  chariots  long  delay. 

HYMN  62.  C.  M. 

Christ  Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God,  worshipped  by  all  the  crea 
tion.  Rev.  v.  11—13. 

f^i  OME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
\J    With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues. 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 


HYMN  63.  35 

&  M  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 
'•  To  be  exalted  thu-  :" 
14  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  li|»>  reply. 
k%  For  he  was  slain  for  us.v 
>  Jesus  i<  worthy  to  receive 
Honour  and  power  divine; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give. 
Be,  Lord,  tor  ever  thine. 

1  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  tkjs 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  »    9, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 
5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one 
To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  who?its  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  63.   L.  M. 

Christ's  humiliation  and  exaltation.     Rev.  v.  li 

WHAT  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 
To  thee,  0  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb. 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ! 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain, 

The  Prince  of  peace  that  groaned  and  died; 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Power  and  dominion  are  his  due 
Who  stood  condemned  at  Pilate's  bar: 
Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 
Though  he  was  charged  with  madness  here 

1  All  riches  are  his  native  ritcht, 
Yet  he  sustained  amazing  loss  ; 
To  him  ascribe  eternal  might, 
Who  left  h\>  weakness  on  the  cross. 

5  Honour  immortal  must  be  paid 
Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 


36  H-g^EH  64,  65.  ^  SOOK  I 

6  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 
Who  bore  the  curse  of  wi etched  men 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say,  Jimen. 
HYMN  M.   S.  M. 

Adoption      1  John  iii.  1.  &c   Gal.  iv.  6 
D  EHOLD  what  wondrous*  grace 
JO?   The  Father  has  bestowed 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God! 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing 

That  we  should  be  unknown  , 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  king, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made: 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure, 
Maypurge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin. 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

5  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  (he  throne ; 
My  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

HYMN  65.    L.  M.    - 

The  kingdoms  of  the  world  become   the  kingdoms  of  the 
Lord  ;  or,  the  day  of  Judgment.     Rev.  xi.  15—18. 

LET  the  seventh  angel  sound  oh  high, 
Let  shouts  be  heard  through  all  the  sky ; 
Kings  of  the  earth,  with  glad  accord, 
Give  up  your  kingdoms  to  the  Lord. 
2  Almighty  God,  thy  power  assume, 
Who  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come, 


BC  OK  I.  EYIttir  66.  36 


Jesus,  the  Lamb.  w!u  once  was  slain, 
For  ever  live,  for  ever  n 
The  angry  nat:>  uid  roar, 

That  they  can  siay  the  saints  no  more  ; 
On  wings  of  vengeance  flies  our  God, 
To  paj  the  ion.:  arrears  of  blood. 
Now  must  the  rising  dead  appear: 
Now  the  decisive  sentence  beai  ; 
Now  the  de;u-  mart}  rs  of  the  Lord 
Receive  an  inlinite  reward. 

HYMN66.L.  M. 

•  the  King  at  his  table.     Cant.  1,  2—5.  12,  13.  li 

LET  him  embrace  my  soul  and  prove 
My  interest  in  his  heavenly  love  : 
The  voice  that  tells  me,  "  Fho u  art  mine.1' 
Exceeds  the  blessings  of  the  vine. 

2  On  thee  the  anointing  Spirit  came, 
And  spreads  the  savour  of  thy  name  ; 
That  oil  of  gladness  and  of  irrace 
Draws  virgin  souls  to  meet  thy  face. 

3  Jesus  allure  me  by  thy  charms; 
My  soul  shall  fly  into  thine  arms  ! 
Our  wandering  feet  tby  favours  bring 
To  the  fair  chambers  of  the  King. 

1  [Wonder and  pleasure  tune  our  voice 
To  speak  thy  prases  and  our  joys  ; 
Our  memory  keeps  this  love  of  thine 
Beyond  the  taste  of  richest  wine.] 
Though  in  ourselves  deformed  we  are, 
And  black  as  Kedar's  tents  appear; 
Yet  when  we  put  thy  beauties  on, 
Fair  as  the  courts  of  Solomon. 
While  at  his  table  sits  the  King, 
He  loves  to  see  us  smile  and  sing ; 
Our  graces  are  our  best  perfume, 
And  breath  like  spikenard  round  the  room, 

7  As  myrrh  new  bleeding  from  the  tree. 
Such  is  a  dving  Christ  to  me : 


38  HYMN  67,  68. BOOK  1, 

And  while  he  makes  my  soul  his  guest, 
My  bosom,  Lord,  shall  be  thy  rest. 
8  [No  beams  of  cedar,  or  of  fir, 

Can  with  thy  courts  on  earth  compare  ; 
And  here  we  wait  until  thy  love 
Raise  us  to  nobler  seats- above.] 
HYMN  67.    L-M. 

Seeking  the  pastures  of  Christ  the  shepherd.  Cant.  1.  7, 

THOU  whom  my  soul  admires  above 
All  earthly  joy  and  earthly  love, 
Tell  me,  dear  shepherd,  let  me  know, 
Where  doth  thy  sweetest  pasture  grow  ? 

2  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock, 
That  from  the  sun  defends  thy  flock  I 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep, 
Among  them  rest,  among  them  sleep. 

3  Why  should  thy  bride  appear  like  one 
That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown  ? 
My  constant  feet  would  never  rove, 
Would  never  seek  another  love. 

4  [The  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  see  ; 
Thy  sweetest  pastures    I  ere  they  be  : 
A  wondrous  least  thy  Jove  prepares, 
Bought  with  thy  wounds, and  groans,  and  tean 

5  His  dearest  flesh  he  makes  my  food, 
And  bids  me  drink  his  richest  blood  ; 
Here  to  these  hills  my.  soul  will  come, 
Till  my  beloved  lead  me  home.] 

HYMN  6S.  L.  M. 

The  banquet  of  love.     Cant.  ii.  1 — 4.  6,  n . 

BEHOLD  'he  rose  of  Sharon  here, 
The  lily  which  the  valleys  bear; 
Behold  the  tree  of  life,  that  gives 
Refreshing  fruit  and  healing  leaves. 
2  Amongst  the  thorns  the  lilies  shine, 
Amongst  wild  gourds  the  noble  vine : 
So  in  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  proves 
Amidst  a  thousand  meaaer  loves'. 


BOOK  I. HYMN  69. 39 

•  Beneath  his  cooling  shade  I  sit. 

To  shield  me  from  the  burning  heat  : 
i  If  heavenly  fruit  he  spreads  a  feast, 
To  feed  my  eyes,  and  please  my  taste. 

i  [Kindly  he  brouj  -  the  place 

Where  stands  the  banquet  of  his  grace  ; 
lie  saw  me  faint,  and  orer  my  head 

'■.  Ti «•  of  his  love  he  spread. 

With  living  bread  and  generous  wine 
He  cheers  this  sinking  heart  of  mine  ; 
And  opening  his  own  heart  to  me, 
He  shows  his  thoughts,  how  kind  tl 

i  0  never  let  my  Lord  depart! 
Lie  down  and  re?t  upon  my  heart : 
I  charge  my  sins  not  once  to  move, 
Nor  stir,  nor  wake,  nor  grieve  my  Ioyq. 
HYMN  09.    L.  M. 

Christ  appearing  to  his  church,  and  seeking  her  company 
Cam.ii.  1 — 13. 

iHE  voice  of  my  beloved  sounds 
Over  the  rocks  and  rising  grounds: 

O'er  hills  of  guilt  and  seas  of  grief, 

He  leaps,  he  flies  to  my  relief. 
2  Now,  through  the  veil  of  flesh,  I  see 

"With  eyes  of  love  he  looks  at  me  ; 

Now  in  the  gospel's  clearest  glass 

lie  shows  the  beauties  of  his  face. 
;ntly  he  draws  my  heart  ale 

K     h  with  ins  beauties  and  his  tongue  ; 

-  Rise,"  s-iith  my  Lord,  4t  make  haste  away  ; 
•  No  mortal  joys  are  worth  thy  stay. 

a  The  Jewish  wintry  state  is  gone, 

"  The  mists  are  fled,  the  spring  comes  en  : 

"The  sacred  turtle  dove  we  hear 

••Proclaim  the  new,  the  joyful  year. 

•  "The  immortal  vine  of  heavenly  root. 
-'Blossoms,  and  buds,  and  gives  her  frail;!' 
Lo  !  we  are  come  to  taste  the  wine  ; 

»      sou4e  rcioice  and  bless  the  vine. 
2  D 


40  HYMN  70. BOOK'f 

6  And  when  we  hear  our  Jesus  say, 
"Rise  up,  my  love,  make  haste  away  !'"' 
Our  hearts  would  fain  outfly  the  wind, 
And  leave  all  earthly  loves  behind; 

HYMN  70.   L.  M. 

Christ  inviting,  and  the  church  answering  the  invitation  • 
Cant.  ii.  14.  16, 17. 

HARK !  the  Redeemer,  from  on  high, 
Sweetly  invites  his  favourites  nigh  ; 
From  caves  of  darkness  and  of  doubt, 
He  gently  speaks,  and  calls  us  out. 
S-  "My  dove,  who  hidest  in  the  rock, 
""Thine  heart  almost  with  sorrow  broke. 
"  Lift  up  thy  face,  forget  thy  fear,. 
"  And  let  thy  voice  delight  mine  ear. 

3  "  Thy  voice  to  me  sounds  ever  sweet ; 
"  My  graces  in  thy  countenance  meet; 

u  Though  the  vain  world  thy  face  despise- 
"  'Tis  bright  and  comely  in  mine  eyes.'" 

4  Dear  Lord,  our  thankful  heart  receives 
The  hope  thine  invitation  gives : 

To  thee  our  joyful  lips  shall  raise 
The  voice  of  prayer  and  of  praise.] 

5  [I  am  my  love's,  and  he  is  mine  ; 

Our  hearts,  our  hopes,  our  passions  join  . 
Nor  let  a  motion,  nor  a  word, 
Nor  thought  arise  to  grieve  my  Lord. 
C  My  soul  to  pastures  fair  he  leads, 
Amongst  the  lilies  where  he  feeds ; 
Amongst  the  saints  (whose  robes  are  whits 
Washed  in  his  blood)  is  his  delight. 

7  Till  the  day  break  and  shadows  flee.. 
Till  the  sweet  dawning  light  I  see, 
Thine  eyes  to  me-ward  often  turn, 
Nor  let  my  soul  in  darkness  mourn. 

B  Be  like  a  hart  on  mountains  green, 
Leap  o'er  the  hills  of  fear  and  sin  ; 
Nor  guilt,  nor  unbelief  divide 
My  love,  my  Saviour,  from  .my  side. 


BOOK  I.  HYMN  71. 72. 41 

HYMN  71.  L.M. 

Christ  fo'ind  in  the  street,  and  brought  to  the  church 
Cant.  iii.   1—."). 

OFTEN  I  seek  my  Lord  by  night, 
Jesus,  my  love,  my  souPs  delight ! 
With  warm  desire,  and  restless  thought, 
I  seek  him  on  but  find  him  not. 
2  Then  I  arise  and  search  the  street 
Till  I  my  Lord,  my  Saviour  meet: 
1  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  night, 
••  "\\  here  did  you  see  my  soul's  deli.. 
-   metimes  1  find  him  in  my  way, 
Directed  by  a  heavenly  ray  ; 
I  leap  for  joy  to  see  his  face, 
And  hold  him  fast  in  my  embrace. 

4  [I  bring  him  to  my  mother's  home; 
Nor  does  my  Lord  refuse  to  come 
To  Sion's  sacred  chambers,  where 
Mj  soul  first  drew  the  vital  air. 

5  lie  gives  me  there  his  bleeding  heart, 
Pierced  for  my  sake  with  deadly  smart. 
1  give  my  soul  to  him,  and  there 

Our  loves  their  mutual  tokens  share.] 
>  I  charge  you  all,  ye  earthly  toys, 
Approach  not  to  disturb  my  joys ; 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell  come  near  my  heart, 
Nor  cause  my  Saviour  to  depart. 
HYMN  1-2.    L.  M. 

The  coronation  of  Christ,  and  espousals  of  the  chti 
Cant.  iii. 2. 

DAUGHTERS  of  Sioitf  come,  behold 
The  crown  of  honour  and  of  gold, 

Which  the  glad  church,  with  joys  unknown 

Placed  on  the  head  of  Solomon. 
1  Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King, 

Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring  : 

Accept  the  well  deserved  renown, 

And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown 
I  Let  every  act  of  worship  be 

Lik>3  our  espousals,  Lord  to  thee  ; 


42  HYMM  73.  BOOK  *. 

Like  the  dear  hour  when  from  above 

We  first  received  thy  pledge  of  love. 
4  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day, 

Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay  i 

Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 

Nor  comfort  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold, 
i  Each  following  minute  as  it  flies, 

Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys. 

Till  we  are  raised  to  sing  thy  name 

At  the  great'  supper  of  the  Lamb. 
6  O  that  the  months  would  roil  away, 

And  bring  that  coronation  day  ! 

The  King  of  Grace  shall  (ill  the  throne. 

With  all  his  Father's  glories  on. 
HYMN  73.   L.  M. 

The  church's  beauty  in  the  eyes  of  Christ,    Cant  iv 
11.7.9.  8. 

IND  is  the  speech  of  Christ  our  Lord. 
Affection  sounds  in  every  word  ; 
"  Lo  !  thou  art  fair,  my  love,"  he  cries, 
'-'-  Not  the  young  doves  have  sweeter  eye.-. 
["Sweet  are  thy  lips,  thy  pleasing voicr 
"  Salutes  mine  ear  with  secret  joys ; 
"  No  spice  so  much  delights  the  smell. 
"  Nor  milk  nor  honey  tastes  so  well.] 
"  Thou  art  all  fair,  my  bride,  to  me, 
"  I  will  behold  no  spot  in  thee  :*? 
What  mighty  wonders  love  perform?. 
And  puts  a  comeliness  on  worms  ! 
Defiled  and  loathsome  as  we  are, 
He  makes  uswhite,sand  calls  us  fair 
Adonis  us  with  that  heavenly  dress. 
His  graces  and  his  righteousness. 
;;  My  sister  and  my  spouse,"  he  cries. 
"  Bound  to  my  heart  by  various  ties, 
"  Thy  powerful  love  my  heart  detains 
«  In  strong  delight  and  pleasing  chains.r 
He  calls  me  from  the  leopard's  den, 
^rom  this  wild  world  of  beasts  and  men. 


HOOK  f.  HYMN  74.  43 


To  Sion,  where  his  glories  arc  ; 

,  is  half  so  lair. 

7  Nordens  ofprey,nor  Goweiry  plains, 

\or  eafthty  joys,  nor  earthly  pains, 
Shall  hold  my  kei,  or  force  my  stay. 
When  Christ  invites  ir.v  soul  away, 
HYMN;;".     1,31.  , 

The  church  the  garden  of  Christ.  Cant,  iv  12,  14, lo,    v. 

^7E  are  a  garden  waited  around, 

►sell  and  made  peculiar  ground  : 
A  little  spot  enclosed  by  grace, 
Out  of  the  world's  wide  wilderness. 

2  Like  trees  of  myrrh  and  spice  we  sta^t:. 
Planted  by  God  the  Father's  hand  : 
And  all  his  springs  in  Sion  flow* 

To  make  the  young  plantation  grow. 

3  Awake,  0  heavenly  wind,  and  come. 
Blow  on  this  garden  of  perfume  ; 
Spirit  divine,  descend  and  breathe 

A  gracious  gale  on  plants  beneath, 
i  Make  our  best  spices  flow  abroad. 

To  entertain  our  Saviour  God  ; 

And  faith,  and  !ove,  and  joy  appear. 

And  every  grace  be  active  here. 
5  [Let  my  beloved  come  and  taste 

His  pleasant  fruits  at  his  own  feast ; 

"  I  come,  my  spouse,  I  come,'1  he  crie- 

Wijth  love  and  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 
j  Our  Lord  into  his  garden  comes, 

Well  pleased  to  smell  our  poor  perfumes  ... 

And  calls  us  to  a  feast  divine, 

Sweeter  than  honey,  milk,  or  wine. 
7  "  Eat  of  the  tree  of  life,  my  friends, 

"  The  blessings  that  my  Father  sends : 

"Your  taste  shall  all  my  dainties  prove, 

'■  And  drink  abundance  of  my  love." 
S  Jesus,  we  will  frequent  thy  board, 

And  sing  the  bounties  of  our  Lord  •■ 


44 HYMN  7S>  BOOK  J 

But  the  rich  food  on  which  we  live 
Demands  more  praise  than  tongues  can  give. 
HYMN  75.   L.M. 

The  description  of  Christ  the  beloved.  Cant,  v,  9 — 16. 

THE  wondering  world  inquires  to  know 
Why  I  should  love  my  Jesus  so : 
"  What  are  his  charms,'1  say  they,  "above 
•"  The  objects  of  a  mortal  love  ?," 

2  Yes,  my  beloved,  to  my  sight 

Shows  a  sweet  mixture,  red  and  white : 
All  human  beauties,  all  divine, 
In  my  beloved  meet  and  shine. 

3  White  is  his  soul,  from  blemish  free, 
Red  with  the  blood  he  shed  for  me : 
The  fairest  of  ten  thousand  fairs, 

A  sun  amongst  ten  thousand  stars. 

I  [His  head  the  finest  gold  excels  ; 
There  wisdom  in  perfection  dwells  : 
And  glory,  like  a  crown,  adorns 
Those  temples  once  beset  with  thorns; 

5  Compassions  in  his  heart  are  found, 
Near  to  the  signals  of  his  wound  ; 
His  sacred  side  no  more  shall  bear 
The  cruel  scourge,  the  piercing  spear.] 

G  [His  hands  ar.  fairer  to  behold 
Than  diamonds  set  in  rings  of  gold  ; 
Those  heavenly  hands  that  on  the  tree 
Were  nailed,  and  torn,  and  bled  for  me. 

7  Though  once  he  bowed  his  feeble  knees- 
Loaded  with  sins  and  agonies. 
Now  on  the  throne  of  his  command 
His  legs  like  marble  pillars  stand.] 

3  His  eyes  are  majesty  and  love, 
The  eagle  tempered  with  the  dove  : 
No  more  shall  trickling  sorrows  roll 
Through  those  dear  windows  of  his  soul. 
Tis  mouth,  that  poured  out  long  complaints. 
Now  smiles  and  cheers  his  fainting  saints: 


HOOK  I.  HTTIKM  76,  77.  45 


His  countenance  more  graceful  is 
Than  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees.] . 
!0  All  over  glorious  is  my  Lord, 
Must  be  beloved  and  yet  adored  ; 
His  worth  if  all  the  nations  knew, 
Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  him  too.. 
HYMN"  7G.     L.  M. 

Christ  J  well?  in  heaven,  but  visits  on  earth.  Cant.  yi.  1.3.  I  -  . 

HEN  strangers  stand  and  hear  me  tell 
"What  beauties  in  my  Saviour  dwell : 

1\  here  he  is  gone  they  fain  would  know. 

That  they  may  seek  and  love  him  too. 

2  My  best  beloved  keeps  his  throne 

On  hills  of  light  and  worlds  unknown  : 
But  he  descends,  and  shows  his  face 

•    In  the  young  gardens  of  his  grace. 

1   jTfi  vineyards  planted  by  his  hand. 
Where  fruitful  trees  in  order  stand, 
He  feeds  among  the  spicy  beds, 
Where  lilies  show  their  spotless  heads. - 

3  lie  hath  engrossed  my  warmest  love, 
No  earthly  charms  my  soul  can  move  ; 
1  have  a  mansion  in  his  heart, 

Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  make  us  part. ' 

')  [He  takes  my  soul  ere  I'm  aware 
And  shows  me  where  his  glories  are : 
Xo  chariot  of  Aminadab 
The  heavenly  rapture  can  describe,- 

»J  O  may  my  spirit  daily  ri-e 

On  wings  of  faith  above  the  skies, 
Till  death  shall  make  my  last  remove. 
:  well  for  ever  with  mv  love. 
HYMN  77.     L.   M. 

:  Christ  to  the  church,  in  hi?  language  to  L : 
provisions  for  her.    Cant.  vii.  5,  G.  V.  12,  13. 

^w~""OYY  in  the  galleries  of  his  grace 
^^    Appears  tiie  King,  and  thus  he  says; 
L:  How  fair  my  saints  are  in  my  sight, 
■  \fy  love  how  pleasant  for  delight  '" 


"£6  H^MHSTS,  BOOK  1 

2  Band  is  thy  language,  sovereign  Lord, 
There's  heavenly  grace  in  every  word  ; 
From  that  dear  mouth  a  stream  divine 
Flows  sweeter  than  the  choicest  wine. 

3  Such  wondrous  love  awakes  the  lip 
Of  saints  that  were  almost  asleep, 
To  speak  the  praises  of  thy  name, 
.And  make  our  cold  affections  flame. 

!   These  are  the  joys  he  lets  us  know. 

In  fields  and  villages  below  ; 

Gives  us  <a  relish  of  his  love, 

But  keeps  his  noblest  feast  above. 
■  In  paradise,  within  the  gates, 

A  higher  entertainment  waits  ; 

Fruits  new  and  old  laid  up  in  store, 

Where  we  shall  feed,  bnt  thirst  no  more. 
HYMN  7S.     L.  M. 

The  strength  of  Christ's  love,  and  the  soul's  jealoi.uv  of  he 
own.     Cant.  yiii.  5,  7,  13,  14. 

TIO  is  this  fair  one  indistress, 
That  travels  from  the  wilderness, 
And  pressed  with  sorrows  and  with  sins, 
On  her  beloved  Lord  she  leans? 
This  is  the  spouse  of  Christ  our  God, 
Bought  with  the  treasure  of  his  blood  ; 
And  her  request,  and  her  complaint, 
is  but  the  voice  of  every  saint.  ] 
14  O  let  my  name  engraven  stand, 
'•  Both  on  thy  heart  and  on  thy  hand  : 
l:  Seal  me  upon  thine  arm,  and  wear 
"  That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 
t;  Stronger  than  death  thy  love  is  known, 
"  Which,  floods  of  wrath  could  never  drown  : 
"  And  hell  and  earth  in  vain  combine 
'-'■  To  quench  a  tire  so  much  divine. 
t;  But  I  am  jealous  of  my  heart, 
"  Lest  it  should  once  from  thee  depart* 
"  Then  let  thy  name  be  well  impressed, 
•  Vs  a  fair  sifcriet  on  mv  breast. 


BOOK  I.  HYMN  79,  £0.  47 

G  "Till  tbo  i  ii .  bt  me  to  thy  home, 

«  Wher  neve/  coi 

11  Thy  countenance  let  me  often  m    , 
"  And  often  thou  shall  bear  iron:  mv. 

<  "  Come,  my  beloved, 
"Cut short  the  hours.ofih}  delay, 
t;Fiy  like  a  youthful  hart  or  roe 
"Over the  hill*'  where  spices  grow/1 
HVJVtN  79.,    I,  M. 

A  in  i,      Fjaalai  xyc.  5.  it.  ai  .  2  . 

The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to 

And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  ski 
J  From  the  ihir  chambers  of  the  e«3t$t 

The  circuit  of  his  race  begins, 

Arid  without  weariness  or  :  i 

Round  the  whole  earth  he  flies  andshinj 
I  0  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 

The  appointed  duties  of  the  day, 

With  ready  mind  and  active  will 

March  on,  and  keep  ray  heavenly  wav . 
i  [But  I  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 

If  God,  my  sun,  should  disappear, 

And  leave  me  in  this  world's  wild  n  , 

To  follow  everv  wandering  star. 
')  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 

Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes  ; 

Thy  threatening  just,  thy  promise  s> 

Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 
D  Give  me  thy  counsels  for  mygui 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss  : 

All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 
\re  faint  and  cold  compared  with  this, 
HYMN  SO.     L.  M, 

An  evening  hymn.     Viaim  iv.  8,  and  iii.  5,  G,  and  c.\    .  ,£ 

THUS  for  the  Lord  has  led  me  on. 
Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days.. 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
me  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 


48'  H^MSJT  31,  82,  BOOK!. 


2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 
And  I  perhaps  am  near  my  home  ;•. 
)3ut  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

He  gives  me  strength- for  days  to  come.. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep, 
Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head  ; 
While  well  appointed  angels  keep 
Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed  - 

4  In  vain  the  sons  of  earth  or  hell 
Tell  me  a  thousand  frightful  thing?  :v 
My  God  in  safety  makes  me  dwell 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 

5  [Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear  : 
O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart  I 
And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear 
The  love  and  kindness  of  thy  heart. 

(>  Thus  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tomb, 
With  SAveet  salvation  in  the  sound.  ] 

HYMN    8-1.     L.  M. 

A  $ong;  for  morning'  or  evening.     Lam.  lii.  23.     Isa.  xi'v. 

MY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  ! 
Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new  ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew, 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night*- 
Great  guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours ; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores-the  light,. 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  power:-. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command.. 
To  thee  1  consecrate  my  days ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thine  hand 
"Demand  perpetual  songs'  of  praise. 

HYMN  $2.     L.  M 

G.o.1  far  above  all  creatures  ;  or,  man  vain  and  mortal 
Job  iv.  17—21. 

SI  I  ALL  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
Contend  with  their  creator,  God  ? 


HOOK  I.  __HYMN  83.  49 

Shall  mortal  worms  presunre  to  be 
More  holy,  wise,  or  just  than  he  ? 

J  Behold  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 
Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne  ; 
Their  natures  when  compared  with  hi-. 
Arc  neither  hoi y,  just,  nor  wise. 

But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they 
Who  spring  from  dust  and  dwell  in  clay 
Touched  by  the  finger  of  thy  wrath, 
We  faint  and  perish  like  the  moth. 

•i  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night.  ,  i 

We  die  by  thousands  in  thy  sight ; 
Buried  in  dust  whole  nations  lie 
Like  a  forgotten  vanity. 

~>  Almighty  power,  to  thee  we  bow  ! 
How  frail  are  we  !  how  glorious  thou  1 
No  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare 
With  an  eternal  God  compare. 

HYMN  83.  C.  M. 

Afflictions  and  death  under  providence.  Job  v.  G.  0. 

^j^^OT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows, 
i^i    Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance  ; 
Yet  we  are  born  to  cares  and  woes  ! 
A  sad  inheritance  ! 

J  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coal-. 
And  still  are  upwards  borne  ; 
So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn  : 

Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause. 

And  trust  his  promised  grace ; 
He  rules  me  by  his  well-known  law- 

Of  love  and  righteousness. 

Not  all  the  pains  that  e'er  I  bore 

Shall  spoil  my  future  peace, 
For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more 

Than  what  my  Father  please. 


SO  HYagH  B%  86.  _  '  BOOK  F: 

~HYMN~8~4.  L,  M.        ~~ 

Salvation,  righteousness,  and  strength  in  Christ, - 
Isa.xlv.  21—  25. 

JEHOVAH  speaks,  let  Israel  hear, 
Let  all  the  earth  rejoice  and  fear, 
While  God's  eternal  Son  proclaims 
His  sovereign  honours  and  his  names. 
'2  "  I  am  the  last,  and  I  the  first, 

"  The  Saviour  God,  and  God  the  just; 
"  There's  none  beside  pretends  to  show 
14  Such  justice  and  salvation  too. 

3  "  [Ye  that  in  shades  of  darkness  dwell. 
"  Just  on  the  verge  of  death  and  hell, 

u  Look  up  to  me  from  distant  lands, 
"  Light,  life,  and  heaven  are  in  my  hands. 

4  "  I  by  my  holy  name  have  sworn, 

"  Nor  shall  the  word  in  vain  return, 
"'To  me  shall  ail  things  bend  the  knee. 
"  And  every  tongue  shall  swear  to  me.] 

r>  "  In  me  alone  shall  men  confess 

"  Lies  all  their  strength  and  righteousness  : 
"  But  such  as  dare  despise  my  name, 
44  I'll  clothe  them  with  eternal  shame 

6  "  In  me,  the  Lord,  shall  all  the  seed 
"  Of  Israel  from  their  sins  be  freed, 
'r  And  by  their  shining  graces  prove 
'•  Their  interest  in  my  pardoning  love." 
HYMN  85.   S.  M. 

The  same. 

THE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
His  Godhead  from  his  throne  : 
"  Mercy  and  justice  are  the  names 
"  By  which  I  will  be  known. 
-2  «•  Ye  dying  souls  that  sit 
44  In  darkness  and  distress, 
44  Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 
*  To  my  recovering  grace." 
r,  Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound  -r 

Their  thankful  ton^ics  shall  own 


:  i.  HOTN  Go,  87.  52 

ndstrei  gth  is  found 
'•  In  thee,  i\v:  Lord,  alone 
thee  shall  Israel  trust, 
And  sec  their  iin;!  forgiven  : 
God  will  pronounce  the  sinners  ji 
'  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 
HYMN  $6.    Ci  M. 

1st,  and  sovereign.      Job  ix.  '2  — 1< 

fOW  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race 
Be  pure  before  their  God  ! 
If  he  contend  in  ri^hteousi. 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  To  vindicate  my  words  and  thoughts 

I'll  make  no  more  pretence  ; 
Not  one  of  all  my  thousand  faults 
Can  bear  a  just  defence. 

3  Strong  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  wise  \ 

What  vain  presumers  dare 
Against  their  Maker's  hand  to  risr - 
Or  tempt  the  unequal  war  ? 

1  [Mountains  by  his  almighty  wrath 

From  their  old  seats  are  torn  ; 
He  shakes  the  earth  from  south  to  north ." 
And  all  her  pillars  mourn. 

5  He  bids  the  sun  forbear  to  rise  : 

The  ohedicr.t  sun  forbears ; 
His  hand  with  sackcloth  spreads  the  slues. 
And  seals  up  all  the  stars. 

6  He  walks  upon  the  stormy  sea  ; 

Flies  on  the  stormy  wind  : 
There's  none  can  trace  his  wondrous  way. 
Or  his  dark  footsteps  find.] 
HYMN  87.    L.  M. 

Cod  dwells  with  the  humble  and  penitent.     Isa.  lvii.  lj.  16 

THUS  saith  the  High  and  Lofty  One, 
u  I  sit  upon  my  holy  throne  ; 
"  Aly  name  is  God  ;  I  dwell  on  high  : 
"  Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 

2  ;i  But  1  descend  to  worlds  below : 
'■'•  On.  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too  ; 


52  HYMN  88.  BOOK  i. 


"  The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 
u  Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 

3  '•  The  humble  soul  my  words  revive, 
*'  i  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live : 
"  Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  1  find, 
;i  And  case  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 

•1  ;i  [When  I  contend  against  their  sin, 
"  1  make  them  know  how  vile  they've  been  : 
"  But  should  my  wrath  for  ever  smoke, 
u  Their  souls  would  sink  beneath  my  stroke. 

■ij  O  may  thy  pardoning  grace  be  nigh, 
Lest  we  should  faint,  despair,  and  die! 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 
The  methods  of  thy  chastening  love.] 
HYMN  33.    L.  M. 

Life  the  Jay  of  grace  and  hope.     Eccl.  ix.  4 — 6.  10. 

LIFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  to  ensure  the  great  reward; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn. 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  [Life  is  the  hour  that  God  hath  given 
To  'scape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven. 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day.] 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie, 
Their  memory  and  their  sense  is  gone. 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

1  [Their  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost, 

Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust ; 

They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 

Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun.] 
5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 

My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue  : 

Since  no  device  nor  worfc  is  found, 

iNor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 
t]  There  arc  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste  ; 

But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 

Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 


i  HY2¥re*89,  90.  53 

"HYMN  89.  L.  Mi 

Youth  and  judgment.     Eccl.  xi.  9. 
'\Tl\i  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young, 
1     Indulge  your  eyes,  indulge  your  tongui 

Taste  the  delights  your  sou's  desire, 

And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fire  : 
S  Pursue  tile  pleasures  you  design, 

And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and  trim  . 

Enjoy  the  day  of  mirth  ;  hut  know 

There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 
3  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts,, 

His  hook  records  your  secret  faults  ; 

The  works  of  darkness  you  have  done 

Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 
\  The  vengeance  to  your  follies  clue 

Should  strike  your  thoughts  with  terror  through: 

How  will  ye  stand  before  his  face. 

Or  answer  for  his  injured  grace?' 
i  Almighty  God,  turn  off  their  eyes 

From  these  alluring  vanities  : 

And  let  the  thunder  of  thy  word 

Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord.. 

IIYMX  90.   C.  M. 
The  same. 
O,  the  young,  tribes  of  Adam  rise* 
A  And  through  all  nature  rove, 
Fulfil  the  wishes  of  their  eyes, 
Arid  taste  thejoys  they  love. 
I  They  give  a  loose  to  wild  desire.-. ; 
But  let  the  sinners  know 
The  strict  account  that  God  require: 
Of  all  the  works  they  do. 
>  The  Judge  prepares  his  throne  on  high  • 
The  frighted  earth  and  seas 
Avoid  the  fury  of  his  eye, 
And  flee  before  his  face. 
1  How  shall  I  bear  that  dreadful  day. 
\:\d  stand  the  fierv  test  ! 


54  3S1TMW  91,  92.  'K  J. 

iMgive  all  mortal  joys  away, 
To  be  for  ever  blest. 

HYMN  91.  L.  M. 

\dvicc  to  youth;  or;old  a<re  and  death  in  an  uncitn verted  s&le. 
JJccLxii.  1,  7.    U&.  Ixv.  i20. 

V  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood, 
Remember  your  creator,  God  : 
Behold  the  months  come  has$S#ng  on 
When  you  shall  say,  "  My  joys  are  gone."' 
Behold,  the  aged  sinner  goes 
Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woe?, 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  endless  curses  on  his  heaq. 
The  dust  returns  to  dust  again  ; 
The  soul,  in  agonies  of  pain, 
Ascends  to  God  ;  not  there  to  dwell. 
But  hears  her  doom  and  sinks  to  hell. 
Eternal  King  !  I  fear  thy  name  ; 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  1  am  : 
And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove. 
Give  me  a  mansion  in  thy  love. 
HYMN  92.   S.  M. 

Christ  the  wisdom  of  God.     Prov.  viii.  2"2-*-&?. 
^IIALL  wisdom  cry  aloud, 

And  not  her  speech  be  heard  ? 
The  voice  of  God's  eternal  word, 

Deserves  it  no  regard  ? 
11 1  was  his  chief  delight, 

"  His  everlasting  Son, 
"  Before  the  first  of  all  his  w6rlcs,    * 

"  Creation,  was  begun. 
t;  Before  the  flying  clouds, 

"  Before  the  solid  land, 
a  Before  the  fields,  before  the  floods, 

"  I  dwelt  at  his  right  hand. 
"When  he  adorned  the  skies, 

u  And  built  them,  I  was  there, 
s*  To  order  when  the  sun  should  j  •■ 

'•  And  marshal  even-  star.. 


BOOK  I.  KYZVEN  93-  94.  SS 

, . , — ■»■ 

5  "When  he  poured  out  the  sea, 
"  And  spread  the  flowing  deep  ; 
*«  1  gave  the  ilood  a  firm  decree, 
14  In  its  own  bounds  to  keep. 
-•  Upon  the  empty  air 

"  The  earth  was  balanced  well : 
"With  joy  1  saw  the  mam-ion  where 
k-  The  sons  of  men  should  dwell . 
7  ••  My  busy  thoughts  at  first 
"On  their  salvation  ran, 
"  Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Adam's  dust 
"  Was  fashioned  to  a  man. 
9  "  Then  come,  receive  my  grace, 
"  Ye  children,  and  be  wise  ; 
"  Happy  the  man  that  keeps  my  ways, 
**  The  man  that  shuns  them  dies.'" 
HYMN  95.    L.M. 

Ohiist,  or  wisdom,  obeyed  or  resisted.     Prov.  viii.34 — 3G. 

THUS  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord, 
"  Blessed  is  the  man  that  hears  my  word  ; 
"  Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates, 
11  And  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits. 
2  ••  The  soul  that  seeks  me  shall  obtain 
"  Immortal  wealth  and  heavenly  gain  : 
"  Immortal  life  is  his  reward, 
u  Life,  and  the  favour  of  the  Lord. 
i  "  But  the  vile  wretch  that  flies  from  me 
"  Doth  his  own  soul  an  injury  ; 
••  Fools  that  against  my  grace  rebel, 
M  Seek  death,  and  love  the  road  to  hell." 
HYMN  94.    CM. 

Justification  by  faith,  not  by  worjfe  ;    or.  the  law  condemn; 

grace  justifies.     Itom.iii.  19 — "J'J. 

YATN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 
On  their  own  works  have  built  : 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean. 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 
1  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  month; 
Without  a  murmuring  word. 

g  E 


m HYMH  35,  S&  Look  i 

And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 
3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 
To  justify  us  now» 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 
i  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace  ! 
When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 
HYMN  95.   C.  M. 

Regeneration.     John  i.  13,  and  iii.  3;  &*■ 

NOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  carth.- 
Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alon  @ 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace  : 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind 

Blows  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 
New  models  all  the  carnal  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 
4"  Our  quickened  souls  awake  and  t\s@ 
From  the  long  sleep  of  death ; 
On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes. 
And  praise  employs  our  breath, 
HYMN  96.    C.  M. 

Election  excludes  boasting.     1  Cor.  lf2o— ?. 

jOl  UT  few  among  the  carnal  wise, 
O   But  few  of  noble  race, 
Obtain  the  favour  of  thine  eyes, 
Almighty  King  of  grace  !- 

2  lie  takes  the  men  of  meanest  name 

For  sons  and  heirs  of  God  : 
And  thus  he  pours  abundant  shame 
On  honourable  blood. 

3  He  calls  the  fool  and  makes  him  know 

The  mysteries  of  his  grace, 


ROOK  i.  HYMN  97  98.  57 

To  bring  aspiring  wisdom  low, 
And  all  its  pride  abase. 
1   Nature  halh  all  its  glories  lost 

When  brought  before  his  throne  : 
No  flesh  shaft!  in  his  presence  boast, 
But  in  the  Lord  alone. 

HYMN  97.    L.  M. 

Christ  our  wisdom, righteousness, Sec.    I  Cor.  i.  of 

0  TRIED  in  shadows  of  the  night, 
■-*  We  lie  till  Christ  restores  the  light ; 

Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drowned  in  tears. 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears  : 
Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress, 
And  sing  "  the  Lord  our  righteousness." 

3  Our  very  frame  is  mixed  with  sin  ; 
Ills  Spirit  makes  our  natures  clean  : 
Such  virtues  from  his  sufferings  flow, 
At  once  to  cleanse  and  pardon  too. 

1  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns, 
Binding  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains  ; 
He  sets  the  prisoners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

h  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousness ; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  All,  and  we 
Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee-. 
HYMN  98.     S.  M. 

The  same. 

:|TOW  heavy  is  the  night 
JJL  That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 
Till  Christ,  with  his  reviving  light: 

Over  our  souls  arise  ! 
'%  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heaven  ; 
But  in  his  righteousness  arrayed, 

We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 
3  Unholy  and  impure 

Arc  all  our  thoughts  and  ways* 


58  HYMN  93, 100.  PQOEJ 

His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 

To  hold  our  souls  in  vain  ; 
He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  cursed  chain. 

5  Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways, 

To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 
Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace. 
And  thine  atoning  blood. 

HYMN  99.  C  M. 

Atones  made  the  children  of  Abraham;  or,  grace  not.  eor. 
veyed  by  religious  parents.     Matt.  iii.  9. 

YAIN  are  the  hopes  that  rebels  place 
Upon  their  birth  and  blood, 
Descended  from  a  pious  race  : 
(Their  fathers  now  with  God.) 
8  He  from  the  caves  of  earth  and  hell 
Can  take  the  hardest  stones, 
And  fill  the  house  of  Abraham  well 
With  new-created  sons. 
3  Such  wondrous  power  doth  he  possess 
Who  formed  our  mortal  frame  : 
Who  called  the  world  from  emptiness : 
The  world  obeyed  and  came. 
HYMN  100.  L.  M. 

Believe  and  be  saved.    John  iii.  16 — 18 

NOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 
Did  Christ  the  Son  of  God  appear  : 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 
He  loved  the  race  of  men  so  well, 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners  believe  the  Saviour's  words 
Trust  in  his  mighty  name  and  live  ; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

A ; )  *  a  thousand  blessings  give»x 


BOOK  i  HYIVIH  101,  102. 59 

4  But  veugeance  and  damnation  lies 
On  rebels  who  refuse  the  grace; 
Who  Crop's  eternal  Son  despise, 
The  hottest  hell  shall  he  their  place. 
HYMN  101.   L.  M. 

heaven  for  a  repenting  sinner.     Luke  xv.7. 10. 

WHO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 
Through  all  the  courts  of  paradise. 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  ? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  ; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  dowrn  and  see- 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  formed  anew  ; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

HYMN  102.  L.  Mi 

The  beatitudes.    Matt.  v.  3—12. 

TJ  LESSED  are  the  humble  souls  that  sec 

jLJ    Their  emptiness  and  poverty  •' 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven.] 

!  [Blessed  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart : 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 
A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes.] 

!  [Blessed  are  the  meek  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passions,  noise  and  war; 
God  will  secure  their  happy  state, 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great.] 
[Blessed  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness  ; 
They  shall  be  well  supplied  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread.] 
[Blessed  are  the  men  whose  bowels  move, 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love  ; 
From  Christ,  the  Lord  shall  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again.] 


60  HYMH  103.  104.  BOOK  I 

•5  [Blessed  are  the  pure  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  power  of  sin  ; 
With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  sec 
A  God  of  spotlees  purity.] 

7  [Blessed  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife  : 
They  shall  be  called  the  heirs  of  bliss- 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

8  [Blessed  are  the  sufferers  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus1  sake  ; 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

HYMN  103.  C.  M. 

-^ot  ashamed  of  the  gospel.    2  Tim.  i.  12 

I'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
Or  to  defend  his  cause, 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  word. 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God,  1  know  his  name,. 

His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

1  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  lather's  face, 
And  in  the  new  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

HYMN  104. CM.  ■ 

A  state  of  nature  and  of  grace.     1  Cor.  vi.  10, 11 

NOT  the  malicious  or  profane, 
The  wanton  or  the  proud, 
Nor  thieves,  nor  slanderers  shall  obtain 
The  kingdom  of  our  God. 

2  Surprising  grace  !  and  such  we,re  we 

By  nature  and  by  sin. 


1-  HYMN  105,  IPS.  61 

Heirs  of  immortal  misery, 

Unholy  and  unclean. 
But  we  are  washed  in  Jesus*  blood, 

We're  pardoned  through  his  name  : 
\;id  the  good  Spirit  of  our  God 

Hath  sanctified  our  frame. 
O  for  a  persevering  power, 

To  keep  thy  just  commands ! 
We  would  defile  our  hearts  no  more. 

No  more  pollute  our  hands. 
HYMN  105.  C.  M. 

J  [eaven  invisible  and  holy.     1  Cor.  ii.  0,  10.  Rev.  x.v.  97 
VTOR  eye  hath  seen  nor  car  hath  heard. 
^    Nor  sense  nor  reason  known, 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepared 

For  those  that  love  his  Son. 
But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come  ; 
The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 
Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky 

And  all  the  region  peace  ; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  cy? 

Can  sec  or  taste" the  bliss. 
Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame  ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there 

Put  followers  of  the  Lamb. 
3T  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life. 

There  all  their  names  are  found  ; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 

To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 

HYMN  105.  S.  M, 

id  to  sin  by  the  cross  of  Christ.     Rom,  vi.  1.  •„'.  G 
^HALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 
•  "    Because  thy  grace  abounds 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
Vnd  open  all  his  wounds : 


HYMN  107, 108.  BOOK  I, 


2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God  j 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said, 
That  we  whose  sins  are  crucified, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dca4. 

3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 

Since  Christ  hath  made  us  free, 
Has  nailed  our  tyrants  to  his  cross 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

HYMN  107.  L.M.. 

The  fall  and  recovery  of  man  ;  or,  Christ  and  §afen  al  en 
mity.  Gen.  iii.  1.  15.  17.  Gal.  iv.  4.  Col.  ii.  15. 

DECEIVED  by  subtle  snares  of  hell, 
Adam  our  head,  our  father  fell, 

When  Satan  in  the  serpent  hid 

Proposed  the  fruit  that  God  forbid. 
2  Death  was  the  threatening —  death  beg;i;. 

To  take  possession  of  the  man ; 

His  unborn  race  received  the  wound,. 

And  heavy  curses  smote  the  ground. 
$  But  Satan  found  a  worse  reward  ; 

Thus  saith  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord, 

"  Let  everlasting  hatred  be 

"  Betwixt  the  woman's  seed  and  thee. 
$■  "  The  woman's  seed  shall  be  my  Son  ; 

"  He  shall  destroy  what  thou  hast  done  ; 

"  Shall  break  thy  head,  and  only  feel 

"  Thy  malice  raging  at  his  heel." 
5  [He  spake,  and  bid  four  thousand  year? 

Roll  on  ;  at  length  his  Son  appears  ; 

Angels,  with  joy,  descend  to  earth, 

And  sing  the  young  Redeemers  birth. 
5  Lo,by  the  sons  of  hell  he  dies ; 

But  as  he  hung  'twixt  earth  and  skies. 

He  gave  their  prince  a  fatal  blow, 

And  triumphed  o'er  the  powers  below.] 
HYMN  108.  S.  M. 

Christ  unseen  and  beloved.     1  Pi  - 

NOT  with  our  mortal  eyes 
Have  we  h  sheld  the  Lord. 


BOOK  I.  HYMN  109,  110.  S3 


Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 
I  On  earth  we  want  the  sight 
Of  our  Redeemer's  face, 
Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 
!  And  when  we  taste  thy  love, 
Our  joys  divinely  grow 
Unspeakable,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 

HYMN  109.  L.  M. 

The  value  of  Christ  und  his  righteousness.  Vn 
"^TO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
J^l    Of  all  the'duties  I  have  done  : 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 
:  Now  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 
What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  loss  : 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame. 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 
All  tilings  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake  ; 
O  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 
Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne  : 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands. 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

HYMN  110.  CM: 

Death  and  Immediate  glory.  2  Cor.  v.  1.  5 — B, 

THERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands 
Eternal,  and  on  high ; 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 

Till  God  shall  bid  it  flj\ 
Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall ; 
Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 
Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 
2  F 


64  H^MW  111.  BOOK  4T. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 
That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven  ; 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 
1*  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come  ; 
Faith  lives  upon  his  word  ; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 
o  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 
But  we  had  rather  see  ; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 
HYMN  111.  CM. 

Salvation  by  grace.     Tit.  iii.  3 — 7. 

rT    ORD,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults  ; 
'  JL  J  How  great  our  guilt  has  been  ! 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts', 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  his  name  ; 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin, and  shame. J 

3  [Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done ; 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace,, 
Abounding  through  his  Son.} 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin  : 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  washed  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  deaths 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Raised  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew  : 

And  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too., 
And  see  our  Father's  face,         * 


BOOK  1  HYMN  112.  113.    65 

"hymn  112.  c.  i\i. 

The  brazen  serpent ;  or,  looking  to  Jesus.  Johniii.  1-1— 16 
DO  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise 
)5    The  brazen  serpent  high  ; 

The  wounded  felt  immediate  ease, 

The  camp  forbore  to  die. 
^   "  Look  upward  in  the  dying  hour, 

*  And  live,*1  the  prophet  cries, 

But  Christ  performs  a  nobler  cure, 

When  faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 
3  High  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 

High  in  the  heavens  he  reigns  ; 

Here  sinners  by  the  old  serpent  stung 

Look  and  forget  their  pains, 
i  When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up, 

A  dying  world  revives, 

The  Jew  beholds  the  glorious  hope, 

The  expiring  Gentile  lives. 

HYMN  113.  C.  ML 

Abraham's  blessings  on  the  Gentiles.  Gen.  svii.  7.  Rom.  sv  8 
Mark  x.  14. 

HOW  large  the  promise  !  how  divine  ! 
To  Abraham  and  his  seed  ! 
"  PU  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
u  Supplying  all  their  need." 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure ; 
The  an<*el  of  the  covenant  proves, 
And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms 

To  our  great  fathers  given  ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Our  God  !  how  faithful  are  his  ways  ! 

His  love  endures  the  same  ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  grace 
Blots  out  his  children's  name. 


66  1YMH    114.  115.  BOOK  i 


HYMN  114.  CM. 

The  same.      Rom.  xi.   16.    17. 

G  ENTILES  by  nature,  we  belong 
To  the  wild  olive  wood  ; 
Grace  takes  us  from  the  barren  tree, 
And  grafts  us  in  the  good. 

2  With  the  same  blessings  grace  endows 

The  Gentile  and  the  Jew  : 

If  pure  and  holy  be  the  root, 

Such  are  the  branches  too. 

3  Then  let  the  children  of  the  saints 

Be  dedicate  to  God  ; 
Pour  out  thy  Spirit  on  them,  Lord, 
And  wash  them  in  thy  blood. 

4  Thus  to  the  parents  and  their  seed 

Shall  thy  salvation  come, 
And  numerous  households  meet  at  last 
In  one  eternal  home. 

HYMN  115.  C.  M. 

Conviction  of  sin  by  the  law.  Rom.  vii.  8,  9,  14, 24. 

LORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 
And  felt  no  inward  dread  ! 
I  was  alive  without  the  law, 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright  j 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
1  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  [My  guilt  appeared  but  small  before, 

Till  terribly  I  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure 

Was  thine  eternal  law.] 
1  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load, 

My  sins  revived  again  ; 
I  had  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  slain. 

5  I'm  like  a  helpless  captive  sold 

Under  the  power  of  sin : 


HOOK  1.  HYMN  116.  117^  67 

1  cannot  do  the  good  I  would, 
Nor  keep  my  conscience  clean. 
6  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath, 
For  some  kind  power  to  save, 
To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 

HYMN   110.     L.  M. 

Love  to  God  and  our  neighbour.     Matt.  xxii.  57 — Hfc 

^HUS  saith  the  tirst,  the  great  command, 
•*"    u  Let  all  thy  inward  powers  unite     , 

;-  To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God, 

u  With  utmost  vigour  and  delight. 
•2  "  Then  shall  thy  neighbour  next  in  place. 

"  Share  thine  affections  and  esteem  ; 

"And  let  thy  kindness  to  thyself 

"  Measure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him.'" 

3  This  is  the  sense  that  Moses  spoke, 
This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  prove 
For  want  of  this  the  law  is  broke, 

And  the  whole  law's  fulfilled  by  love. 

4  But  O  how  base  our  passions  are  ! 
How  cold  our  charity  and,zeal ! 
Lord,  fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  fire, 
Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  thy  will. 

HYMN  117.     L.  M. 

Election  sovereign  and  free.     Rom.  ix.  21 — 04 
["DEHOLD  the  potter  and  the  clay, 
-^  He  forms  his  vessels  as  he  please  ; 

Such  is  our  God,  and  such  are  we, 

The  subjects  of  his  high  decrees. 
2  Doth  not  the  workman's  power  extend 

O'er  all  the  mass,  which  part  to  choose. 

And  mould  it  for  a  nobler  end, 

And  which  to  leave  for  viler  use  ?] 
S  May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high 

Dispense  his  favours  as  he  will; 

Choose  some  to  life,  while  others  die. 

\nd  vet  be  just  and  gracious  still  I 


68_  HYIVIN  118.  Ji™**' 

4  [What,  if  to  make  his  terrors  known , 
He  lets  his  patience  long  endure ; 
Suffering  vile  rebels  to  go  on, 

And  seal  their  own  destruction  sure  % 

5  What  if  he  means  to  show  his  grace, 
And  his  electing  love  employs 

To  mark  out  some  of  mortal  race, 
And  form  them  tit  for  heavenly  joys  ?] 

6  Shall  man  reply  against  the  Lord, 
And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjust,  * 
The  thunder  of  whose  dreadful  word 
Can  crush  a  thousand  worlds  to  dust  ? 

7  But,  O  my  soul,  if  truths  so  bright 
Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  sight^ 
Yet  still  his  written  will  obey, 

And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 
3  Then  shall  he  make  his  justice  known. 
And  the  whole  world  before  his  throne 
With  joy  or  terror  shall  confess 
The  glory  of  his  righteousness. 
HYMN  118.     S.    M. 

Moses  and  Christ ;  or,  sins  against  the  law  and  gospel- 
John  i.  17.    Heb.  iii.  3,  5,  6,  and  x.  23,  29.     ' 

^pHE  law  by  Moses  came, 

-■"    But  peace,  and  truth,  and  love, 

Were  brought  by  Christ  (a  nobler  name) 

Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  different  works  were  done ; 
Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  commands 

Be  strict  obedience  paid  : 
O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  sovereign  and  the  head. 

4  The  man  that  durst  despise 

The  law  that  Moses  brought. 
Behold  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 


BOOK  !.  _         HYMN  119.  120.  €& 

5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 
On  that  rebellious  race, 
"Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  call?, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

HYMN  119.     C.  M. 

The  different  success  of  the  gospel-     1  Cor.  i.  25,  2i  • 
2  Cor.  ii.  16.  1  Cor.  iii.  6,  7. 

/^IIRIST  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme  : 
The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jews'  esteem, 
And  lolly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls  enlightened  from  above 

With  joy  receive  the  word  ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power,  and  lovcj 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savour  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath  \ 
But  unbelief  prevents  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 
1  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down,, 
Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain, 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground, 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 
HYMN  120.     C.  M. 

Faith  of  things  unseen.     Heb.  xi.  1,  3,  8,  10. 

FAITH  is  the  brightest  evidence* 
Of  things  beyond  our  sight, 
Breaks  through  the  clouds  of  flesh  and  sens* 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 
•2  It  sets  times  past  in  present  view, 
Brings  distant  prospects  home, 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  we  know  the  worlds  were  made 

By  God's  almighty  word  ; 
Abraham,  to  unknown  countries  led. 
By  faith  obeyed  the  Lord. 

4  He  sought  a  city  fair  and  high, 

Built  by  the  eternal  hands ; 


70  H3TMN  121,  122,  ^  BOOK  V 

And  faith  assures  us,  though  we  die, 
That  heavenly  building  stands. 
HYMN  121.     C.  M. 

Children  devoted  to  God.     Gen.  xvii.  7, 10.    Acts  xvii. 
14,  15,  33. 
(For  those  who  practice  infant  baptism.) 
^T^HUS  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
X    «  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee ; 
{;  I'll  bless  thy  numerous  race,  and  they 
"  Shall  be  a  seed  for  me." 

2  Abraham  believed  the  promised  grace 

And  gave  his  sons  to  God ; 
But  water  seals  the  blessings  now, 
That  once  was  sealed  with  blood. 

3  Thus  Lydia  sanctified  her  house 

When  she  received  the  word  ; 
Thus  the  believing  jailor  gave 
His  household  to  the  Lord. 
1  Thus  later  saints,  eternal  King, 

Thine  ancient  truths  embrace  :  ^ 

To  thee  their  infant  offspring  bring, 
And  humbly  claim  thy  grace. 
HYMN  122.     L.  M. 

Believers  buried  with  Christ  in  baptism.     Rom.  vi.  3,  i.-c. 
JT|0  we  not  know  that  solemn  word, 
That  we  are  buried  with  the  Lord  1 
Baptized  into  his  death,  and  then 
Put  off  the  body  of  our  sin  ? 
0  Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 

Raised  from  corruption,  guilt,  and  death  :' 
So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise, 
'And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies* 
3  No  more  let  sin  and  satan  reign 
Over  our  mortal  flesh  again ; 
The  various  lusts  we  served  before, 
Shall  have  dominion  now  no  more. 
HYMN  123.     C.  M. 

The  repenting  prodigal.     Luke  xv.  13,  &c. 

OEHOLD  the  wretch  whose  lust  and  wine' 
**  Had  wasted  his  estate ; 


'BOOK  r.  HYMN  124.  71 

He  begs  a  share  among  the  >winc, 
To  taste  the  bosks  they  eat. 

2  u  I  die  with  hanger  here/1  he  cries, 

M  I  starve  in  foreign  laiuls ; 
il  My  father's  house  hath  large  supplies. 
"  And  bounteous  are  his  hands. 

3  i:  I'll  go,  and  with  a  mournful  tongue 

"  Fall  down  before  his  face  ; 
^Father,  I've  done  thy  justice  wrong. 
' '  Nor  can  deserve  thy  grace. " 
I  He  said,  and  hastened  to  his  home. 
To  seek  his  father's  love  ; 
The  father  saw  the  rebel  come, 
And  all  his  bowels  move. 
o  He  ran,  and  fell  upon  his  neck. 
Embraced  and  kissed  his  son  ; 
The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brake 
For  follies  he  had  done. 
G  k;  Take  off  his  clothes  of  shame  and  sinr 
(The  father  gives  command) 
<:  Dress  him  in  garments  white  and  clean. 
"  With  rings  adorn  his  hand. 
?  i;  A  day  of  feasting  I  ordain  ; 
M  Let  mirth  and  joy  abound  ; 
•:3Iv  bod  was  dead,  and  lives  again, 
c>  Was  lost,  and  now  is  found." 
HYMN  124.     L.  M. 

The  first  and  second  Adam.     Rom.  v.  12.  kc- 
"TJEEP  in  the  dust  before  thy  throne, 
■"   Our  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own: 
Great  God  !  we  own  the  unhappy  name, 
Whence  sprang  our  nature  and  our  shame 

2  Adam,  the  sinner :  at  his  fall 
Death  like  a  conqueror  seized  us  all  \ 
A  thousand  new-born  babes  are  dead 
By  fatal  union  to  their  head. 

3  But  whilst  our  spirits,  tilled  with  awe. 
Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law, 

We  sing  the  honours  of  thy  grace. 
That  sent  to  save  our  ruined  race. 


72  HYMN  125.  B°°K  ?< 

ii  We  sing  thine  everlasting  Son, 
Who  joined  our  nature  to  his  own; 
Adam  the  second,  from  the  dust 
Raises  the  ruins  of  the  first. 

5  [By  the  rebellion  of  one  man 

Through  all  his  seed  the  mischief  ran ; 
And  by  one  man's  obedience  now 
Are  all  his  seed  made  righteous  too. 

0  Where  sin  did  reign,  and  de$;h  abound, 
There  have  the  sons  of  Adam  found 
Abounding  life  ;  there  glorious  grace 
Reigns  through  the  Lord  our  righteousness/ 
HYMN  125.  CM. 

Christ's  compassion  to  the  weak  and  tempted.  Heb»iv\  15 
16.  and  v.  7.    Matt.  xii.  20. 

WITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
Of  our  high  priest  above  ; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within^ 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean. 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 

3  But  spotless,  innocent,  and  pure 

The  great  Redeemer  stood, 
While  Satan's  fiery  darts  be  bore, 
And  did  resist  to  blood. 

4  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh 

Poured  out  his  cries  and  tears, 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

5  [He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  fla^, 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame  ; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 

Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name.] 
£  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power ; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 

In  the  distressing  hour. 


KOOK  I-       HYMN  126.  127. 128^  73 

HYMN  126.  L.  M. 

Charity  and  uncharitableness.  Rom.  xiv.  17. 19.  lCor.  x.,3?  - 

"^^  OT  different  food,  nor  different  dress, 
X^     Compose  the  kingdom  of  our  Lord  ; 

But  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness, 

Faith  and  obedience  to  his  word. 

2  When  weaker  christians  we  despise, 
We  do  the  gospel  might}  wrong; 
For  God,  the  gracious  and  the  wise, 
Receives  the  feeble  with  the  strong. 

3  Let  pride  and  wrath  be  banished  hence, 
Meekness  and  love  our  souls  pursue  ; 
Nor  shall  our  practice  give  offence 

To  saints,  the  Gentile  or  the  Jew. 
HYMN  127.    L.  M. 

Christ's  invitation  to  sinners  ;  or,  humility  and  pride.  Malt' 
xi.  23— 30. 

is  ^"1  OME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 

\J   "  Ye  heavy  laden  sinners,  come  ; 

u  1*11  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 

"  And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  "  They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  me : 
u  Imofa  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 

"  But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
11  And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  "  Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 
"  My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 

u  My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

t;  My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light.' 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command  ; 
With  faith,  and  hope  and  humble  zeal. 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 
HYMN  128.   L.M. 

The  apostles'  commission;    or,  the  gospel  attested  bv  mira- 
cles.    Mark  xvi.  15.  fee.     Matt,  xxviii.  18.  ice'. 
GO  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive 
"  He  shall  be  saved  that  trusts  my  word ; 
';  He  shall  be  damned  that  wont  believe, 


74  HlfMH  1&9.  130.  BOOK  I, 

3  "  Pll  make  your  great  commission  known,' 
"And ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  truey 
"  By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
"  By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  uGo  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  deadt 
"  Go  cast  out  devils  in  my  name  ; 

"  Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid 

M  Tho1  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blaspheme,  j 

4  "Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands; 
"  I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end  ; 
"  All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, 

"  I  can  destroy  and  can  defend." 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head  ; 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode  ; 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 

The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 
HYMN  129.  L.  M. 

Submission  and  deliverance ;  or,  Abraham  offering  his  son 
Gen.  xxii.  6.  &c. 

SAINTS,  at  your  heavenly  Father's  word 
Give  up  your  comforts  to  the  Lord ; 
He  shall  restore  what  you  resign, 
Or  grant  you  blessings  more  divine. 

2  So  Abraham  with  obedient  hand, 
Led  forth  his  Son  at  God's  command : 
The  wood,  the  fire,  the  knife  he  took, 
His  arm  prepared  the  dreadful  stroke. 

3  "Abraham,  forbear,*'  the  angel  cried, 
"  Thy  faith  is  known,  thy  love  is  tried, 
"  Thy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed 

"  Shall  the  whole  earth  be  blest  indeed." 

4  Just  in  the  last  distressing  hour 

The  Lord  displays  delivering  power :, 
The  mount  of  danger  is  the  place 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace. 
HYMN  130.   L.M. 

Love  and  hatred.     Phil.  ii.  2.    Eph.  iv.  30.  &c. 

NOW  by  the  bowels  of  my  God, 
His  sharp  distress,  his  sore  complaint^ 


HYMN  131.  132.  75 


By  his  last  groans,  his  d>ing  blood, 
I  charge  my  soul  to  love  the  saints. 

'2  Clamour,  and  wrath,  and  war  be  gone, 
Envy  and  spite  for  ever  cease, 
Let  bitter  words  no  more  be  known 
Amongst  the  saints,  the  sons  of  peace. 

3   The  Spirit  like  a  peaceful  dove, 
Flics  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strife  .. 
Why  should  we  \e\  and  grieve  his  love 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life  ? 

1  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts ; 

Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run  ; 

So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults, 

For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  his  Son. 

HYMN  131    L.  M. 

The  pharisee  and  the  publican.     Luke  xviii.  10  &r 

TJEHOLD  how  sinners  disagree, 

-■^  The  publican  and  pharisee  ! 

One  doth  his  righteousness  proclaim, 
The  other  owns  his  guilt  and  shame. 
This  man  at  humble  distance  stands, 
And  cries  for  grace  with  lifted  hands  : 
That  boldly  rises  near  the  throne, 
And  talks  of  duties  he  hath  done. 
The  Lord  their  different  language  knows : 
And  different  answers  he  bestows  : 
The  humble  soul  with  [{race  he  crowns, 
Whilst  on  the  proud  his  anger  frowns. 

1  Dear  Father,  let  me  never  be 
Joined  with  the  boasting  pharisee  ; 
I  have  no  merits  of  my  own, 
But  plead  the  sufferings  of  thy  Son. 
HYMN  132.  L.  M. 

Holiness  and  grace.     Titus  ii.  10 — 13. 

^JO  let  our  iips  and  lives  express 

^  The  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine. 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 


76  llYmN  133.  J300K  Ir 

-3  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God  : 
When  the  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin, 

.3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and  lovK 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word, 

HYMN  133.    CM. 

Love  and  charity.     1  Cor.  xiii.  2 — 7. 1? 

I"  ET  pharisees  of  high  esteem 

'^  Their  faith  and  zeal  declare, 

All  their  religion  is  a  dream, 

If  love  be  wanting  there. 

2  Love  suffers  long  with  patient  eye; 

Nor  is  provoked  in  haste  : 

She  lets  the  present  injury  die, 

And  long  forgets  the  past. 

3  [Malice  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 

She  quenches  with  her  tongue  ; 
'    Hopes,  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill. 
Though  she  endures  the  wrong.] 

4  [She  nor  desires  nor  seeks  to  know 

The  scandals  of  the  time ; 
Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below, 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb.] 

5  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by 

To  seek  her  neighbour's  good  ; 
So  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die^ 

And  bought  our  lives  with  blood. 
G  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  power 

In  all  the  realms  above, 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more.. 

But  saints  for  ever  love. 


book:  r      HYftiN  134.  135.  136.  77 

HYMN  131.   L.  M. 

Religion  vain  without  love.     1  Cor.  xiii.  1—3. 

0"AD  1 1  he  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews. 
H  And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use. 

If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

Were  I  inspired  to  preac  h  ana  tell 

All  that  is  done  in  heaven  or  hell ; 

Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove. 

Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

Should  I  distribute  all  my  store 

To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor, 

Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name  : 

If  love  to  God,  and  love  to  men 

Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain ; 

Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal. 

The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 
HYMN  135.  L.M. 

The  love  of  Christ  shed  abroad  in  the  heart.  Eph.  ill.  10  & 
^1  OME,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell 
\J    By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast ; 

Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel, 

The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 
2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 

^\Iake  cur  enlarged  souls  possess, 

And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length. 

Of  thine  unmcasurable  grace. 

Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 

More  than  our  thoughts  and  wishes  know, 

Be  everlasting  honours  done 

By  all  the  church,  through  Christ  his  Son. 

HYMN  136.    C.  M. 

Sincerity  and  hypocrisy  ;  or,  formality  in  worship.  John  i;\ 
24.  Psalm  exxxix.  23.  24. 

GOD  is  a  Spirit  just  and  wise, 
He  sees  our  inmost  mind ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  Crre<?? 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 


78  HCTfltN  137,  138.  BOOK  1 

,2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 
With  honour  can  appear  ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground  ; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice, 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts  and  try  my  ways. 

And  make  my  soul  sincere  ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

HYMN  137.    L.  M. 

Salvation  by  grace  in  Christ.    2  Tim.  i.  9.  10 

NOW  to  the  power  of  God  supreme 
Be  everlasting  honours  given  ; 
He  saves  from  hell,  (we  bless  his  name) 
He  calls  our  wandering  feet  to  heaven. 

2  Not  for  our  duties  or  deserts, 

But  of  his  own  abounding  grace, 
lie  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise* 

3  'Twas  his  own  purpose  that  begun 

To  rescue  rebels  doomed  to  die  j 
He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ  his  Son. 

Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 
1  Jesus,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 

And  makes  his  father's  counsels  known. 
Declares  the  great  transactions  past, 

And  brings  immortal  blessings  down, 
5*  He  dies :  and  in  that  dreadful  night 

Did  all  the  powers  of  hell  destroy  ; 
Rising,  he  brought  our  heaven  to  light, 

And  took  possession  of  the  joy. 

HYMN  138.     C.  M. 

Saints  in  the  hands  of  Christ.     John  x.  23,25* 


^,IRM  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands, 
_.     My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 


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BT30KJ1__      HYMN  139  140.  79 

If  I  am  found  in  Jesus1  hands, 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 
2  His  honour  is  engaged  to  save 
The  meanest  of  his  sheep  : 
All  that  his  heavenly  Father  gave 
His  hands securel}  keep. 
J  Nor  death,  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 
His  favourites  from  his  breast  ; 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  his  love 
They  must  for  ever  rest. 

HYMN   139.      L.M. 

Hope  in  the  covenant ;  or,  God's  promise  and  truth  unchiAge 
able.    Heb.  vi.  17— 19. 

HOW  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 
To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God ! 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 
And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 
Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace  ; 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word, 
And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  prais< 

3  Amidst  temptations  sharp  and  long, 
My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies ; 
Hope  is  my  anchor  firm  and  strong. 
While  tempests  blow,  and  billows  rise.- 

1  The  gospel  bears  my  spirits  up  ; 
A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope, 
In  oaths  and  promises  and  blood. 

hymn  mo.    am 

A  living  and  a  dead  faith.     Collected  from  several  scriptures" 

ISTAKEN  souls  that  dream  of  heaven. 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 

While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 
Vain  are  our  fancies,  aiiv  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 
None  but  a  living  power  unites 
To  Christ  the  living  head. 
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80 HYMN  141.  BQOKi 

3  'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart $ 

'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love, 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  ^Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell 

By  a  celestial  power  : 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

5  [Faith  must  obey  her  Father's  will- 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace; 
A  pardoning  God  is  jealous  still 
For  his  own  holiness. 

6  When  from  the  curse  he  sets  us  free". 

He  makes  our  natures  clean  ; 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

7  His  Spirit  purifies  our  frame, 

And  seals  our  peace  with  God  : 
Jesus  and  his  salvation  came 
By  water  and  by  blood. 

HYMN  141.     S.  M. 

The  humiliation  and  exaltation  of  Christ.  Isa.  liii.  1-5. 10-12- 

TpK7  HO  hath  believed  thy  word, 
▼  ?      Or  thy  salvation  known  ? 
Reveal  thine  arm,  almighty  Lord, 
And  glorify  thy  Son. 

2  The  Jews  esteemed  him  here 

Too  mean  for  their  belief, 
Sorrows  his  chief  acquaintance  were. 
And  his  companion  grief. 

3  They  turned  their  eyes  away, 

And  treated  him  with  scorn  ; 
But  'twas  their  grief  upon  him  lay, 
Their  sorrows  he  has  borne. 

4  'Twas  for  the  stubborn  Jews, 

And  Gentiles  then  unknown, 
The  God  of  justice  pleased  to  Vruis£ 
His  best  beloved  Son. 


BOOK  I  HYMN  142.         81 

3  u  But  I'll  prolong  his  days, 

44  And  make  his  kingdom  stand  ; 
"My  pleasure,"  saith  the  God  of  grace, 
"  Shall  prosper  in  his  hand. 
t>  u  [His  joyful  soul  shall  see 
tt  The  purchase  of  his  pain, 
44  And  by  his  knowledge  justify 
44  The  guilty  sons  of  men.] 
?  4t  [Ten  thousand  captive  slaves, 
44  Released  from  death  and  sin, 
"  Shall  quit  their  prisons  and  their  grave/- 
44  And  own  his  power  divine.] 
8  '4  Heaven  shall  advance  my  Son 
44  To  joys  that  earth  denied  ; 
lt  Who  saw  the  follies  men  had  done, 
u  And  bore  their  sins,  and  died.] 
HYMN  142.      S.  M. 

The  same.     Isa.  liii.  6—9.  12. 

LIKE  sheep  we  went  astray, 
And  broke  the  fold  of  God, 
Each  wandering  in  a  different  way. 
But  all  the  dowmward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour 

When  God  our  wanderings  led, 
And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  head  ! 

3  How  glorious  was  the  grace 

When  Christ  sustained  the  stroke  I 
His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays* 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 

4  His  honour  and  his  breath 

Were  taken  both  away  ; 
Joined  with  the  wicked  in  his  death,, 
And  made  as  vile  as  they. 

5  But  God  shall  raise  his  head 

O'er  all  the  sons  of  men, 
And  make  him  see  a  numerous  seed. 
To  recompense  his  pain. 


82 -  HYMN  143.  BOOK  ^ 

6  "  I'll  give  him,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  A  portion  with  the  strong  ; 
M  He  shall  possess  a  large  reward, 
"  And  hold  his  honours  long." 

HYMN  143.     C.  M. 

Character  of  the  children  of  God.     From  several  scripture 

AS  new-born  babes  desire  the  breast, 
To  feed,  and  grow,  and  thrive  ; 
So  saints  with  joy  the  gospel  taste; 
And  by  the  gospel  live. 
2  [With  inward  gust  their  heart  approves 
All  that  the  word  relates ; 
They  love  the  men  their  Father  loves, 
And  hate  the  works  he  hates.] 

3  Not  all  the  flattering  baits  on  earth 

Can  make  them  slaves  to  lust  ; 
They  can't  forget  their  heavenly  birth. 
Nor  grovel  in  the  dust. 

4  Not  all  the  chains  that  tyrants  use, 

Shall  bind  their  souls  to  vice  ; 
Faith,  like  a  conqueror,  can  produce 
A  thousand  victories. 

5  Grace,  like  an  uncorrupted  seed, 

Abides  and  reigns  within ; 
Immortal  principles  forbid 
The  sons  of  God  to  sin. 
G  Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 
Do  they  perform  his  will ;  . 
But  with  the  noblest  powers  they  have 
His  sweet  commands  fulfil. 

7  They  find  access  at  every  hour 

To  God  within  the  veil ; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

8  0  happy  souls  !  0  glorious  state 

Of  overflowing  grace ; 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seaU 
And  see  his  lovely  face. 


100K  I.  HYMN  144,  145.  53 


Lord,  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne  ; 

Call  me  a  child  ofthii 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 
|l  0  There  shed  thy  choicest  loves  abroad. 
And  make  my  comforts 
Then  shall  1  saj  ,  "  my  Father,  God,*' 
With  an  unwavering  tongue. 
HYMN  144.      CM. 

The   witnessing  and  sealing  Spirit.     Horn.  viii.  14.  V 
Eph.i.  133  M. 

WHY  should  the  children  of  a  King 
Go  mourning  all  their  da\ 
Great  Comforter  !  descend  and  bring 

Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 
Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints. 

And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints. 

And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 
Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart. 

That  I  am  born  of  God. 
Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come  ; 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  dove, 

Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

HYMN  145.     CM. 

Christ  and  Aaron.     Taken  from  Heb,  vii.  and  ix. 

JESUS,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold 
A  thousand  glories  more 
Than  the  rich  gems  of  polished  gold 

The  sons  of  Aaron  wore. 
They  first  their  own  burnt-offerings  brought. 

To  purge  themselves  from  sin  ; 
Thy  life  was  pure  without  a  spot, 

And  all  thy  nature  clean. 
[Fresh  blood,  as  constant  as  the  day, 

Was  on  their  altars  spilt  ; 


84         x  HYMH  145.      __ BOOK  1 

But  thy  one  offering  takes  away 
For  ever  all  our  guilt. 

4  [Their  priesthood  ran  through  several  hand? „ 

For  mortal  was  their  race ; 
Thy  never-changing  ofiice  stands 
Eternal  as  thy  days. 

5  Once  in  the  circuit  of  a  year 

With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  veil  appears 
Before  the  golden  throne.] 

6  [But.  Christ  by  his  own  powerful  blood 

Ascends  above  the  skies, 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  God 
Shows  his  own  sacrifice.] 

7  Jesus,  the  king  of  glory,  reigns 

On  Sion's  heavenly  hill: 
Looks  like  a  lamb  that  has  been  slain. 
And  wears  his  priesthood  still. 

8  He  ever  lives  to  intercede 

Before  his  father's  tace : 
Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to  plead. 
Nor  doubt  the  father's  grace. 

HYMN  146.    L.  M. 

Characters  of  Christ.     Borrowed  from  inanimate  things  in 
Scripture. 

g^i  O  worship"  at  ImmanuePs  feet, 

\JT  See  in  his  face  what  wonders  meet : 
Earth  is  too  narrow  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace. 

2  [The  whole  creation  can  afford 
But  some  faint  shadows  of  my  Lord  : 
Nature,  to  make  his  beauties  known, 
Must  mingle  colours  not  her  own.] 

S  [Is  he  compared  to  wine  or  bread  ? 
Dear  Lord,  our  souls  would  thus  be  fed 
That  flesh,  that  dying  blood  of  thine, 
Is  bread  of  life,  is  heavenly  wine.] 

4  [Is  he  a  tree  ?  The  world  receives 
Salvation  from  his  healing  leaves  *x 


IOOK  I. HY2VIN  1461__ 85 

That  righteous  branch,  that  fruitful  bough, 
Is  David's  root  and  offspring  too  ] 

>  [Is  he  a  rose  ?  Not  Sharon  yields 
Such  fragrancy  in  all  her  fields ; 
Or  if  the  lily  he  assume, 
The  valleys  bless  the  rich  perfume.] 

l   [Is  he  a  vine  ?  His  heavenly  root 
Supplies  the  boughs  with  life  and  fruit ; 
0  let  a  lasting  union  join 
My  soul  to  Christ,  the  living  vine  !] 
[Is  he  a  head  !  Each  member  lives, 
And  owns  the  vi'al  powers  he  gives  ! 
The  saints  below  and  saints  above, 
Joined  by  his  Spirit  and  his  love.  ] 
Is  he  a  fountain  ?  There  I  bathe, 
And  heal  the  plague  of  sin  and  death  : 
These  waters  all  my  soul  renew, 
And  cleanse  my  spotted  garments  too.  j 
[Is  he  a  fire  ?  He'll  purge  my  dross: 
But  the  true  gold  sustains  no  loss  : 
Like  a  refiner  shall  he  sit, 
And  tread  the  refuse  with  his  feet.] 

10  [Is  he  a  rock  ?  How  firm  he  proves  ! 
The  Rock  of  Ages  never  moves  ; 

Yet  the  sweet  streams  that  from  him  flow 
Attend  us  all  the  desert  through.] 

1 1  [Is  he  a  way  ?  He  leads  to  God  ; 
The  path  is  drawn  in  lines  of  blood  : 
There  would  I  walk  with  hope  and  zeal, 
Till  I  arrive  atSion?s  hill.] 

12  [Is  he  a  door  ?  I'll  enter  in  : 
Behold  the  pastures  large  and  green : 
A  paradise  divinely  fair, 

None  but  the  sheep  have  freedom  there.  | 

1 3  [Is  he  designed  a  corner-stone, 

For  men  to  build  their  heaven  upon  ? 
I'll  make  him  my  foundation  tooj 
Nor  fear  the  plots  of  hell  below.] 


36  H3TMSJ  14ST. BOOK  t 

14  [Is  he  a  temple  ?  I  adore 

The  indwelling  majesty  and  power ; 
And  still  to  this  most  holy  place, 
Whene'er  I  pray,  I'll  turn  my  face.] 

t 5  [Is  he  a  star  ?  He  breaks  the  night, 
Piercing  the  shades  with  dawning  light ; 
I  know  his  glories  from  afar, 
I  know  the  bright,  the  morning  star.] 

16  [Is  he  a  son  ?  His  beams  are  grace, 
His  course  is  joy  and  righteousness ; 
Nations  rejoice  when  he  appears 

To  chase  their  clouds,  and  dry  their  tears.] 

17  O  let  me  climb  those  higher  skies, 
Where  storms  and  darkness  never  rise  ;• 
There  he  displays  his  powers  abroad, 
And  shines,  and  reigns  the  incarnate  God. 

IS  Nor  earth,  nor  seas,  nor  sun,  nor  stars, 
Nor  heaven  his  full  resemblance  bears  ; 
His  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 
Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 

HYMN  147.  L.M. 

The  name  and  titles  of  Christ.  From  several  scriptures 

[IIS  from  the  treasures  of  his  word 
I  borrow  titles  for  my  Lord; 

Nor  art  nor  nature  can  supply 

Sufficient  forms  of  majesty. 
3  Bright  image  of  the  Father's  face, 

Shining  with  undiminished  rays ; 

The  eternal  God's  eternal  Son, 

The  heir  and  partner  of  his  throne.] 
3  The  King  of  kings,  the  Lord  most  high 

Writes  his  own  name  upon  his  thigh : 

He  wears  a  garment  dipped  in  blood, 

And  breaks  the  nations  with  his  rod. 
I  Where  grace  can  neither  melt  nor  move, 

The  Lamb  resents  his  injured  love, 

Awakes  his  wrath  without  delay, 

\nd  Judah's  Lion  tears  the  prey, 


fcOOK  II.  HYMN  17.  101 


I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  C 
And  all  that  earth  calls  good  or  great-. 
»  "While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys 
Our  raptured  ey<  uls  emploj 

I  [ere  we  pould  >it  and  g  ize  away 
A  1  >ng  and  everlasting 

10  Well,  we  shall  quickly  pass  the  nig 
To  the  fail  ct  light : 
Then  shall  oar  joyful  senses  roye 

;  >'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 

1 1  There  shall  we  drink  lull  draughty  of  bli=-. 
And  pluck  new  life  from  heavenly  ti 

Vet  now  and  then. dear  Lord,  bestow 
A  drop  cf  heaven  on  worms  below. 
1 1  Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
While  we  pass  through  this  barren  land, 
And  in  thy  temple  let  us  sec 
A  glimpse  of  love,  a  glimpse  of  thee.] 

HYMN  17.     C.  RL 

God's  Eternity. 
13  ISE,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground 
i\   Stretch  all  thy  thoughts  abroad, 
And  rouse  up  every  tuneful  sound 
To  praise  ihc  eternal  God. 

2  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spread, 

Jehovah  fillcd'his  throne, 
I  )t  Adam  formed,  or  angels  made, 

The  Maker  lived  alone. 
His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease, 

L5ut  still  maintain  their  prime  : 
Eternity's  his  dwelling  place. 

And  ever  is  his  time. 
While  like  a  tide  our  minutes  flowi 

The  present  and  the  past, 
He  fills  his  own  immortal  now. 

And  see-  our  ages  waste. 
"/  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  to-., 

,A.nd  vasi  ion  come  ! 


IOjfc_  HYMN'  18,  19.  BOOK^i 

The  creatures — look  how  old  they  grow, 
And  wait  the  fiery  doom. 
6  Well,  let  the  sea  shrink  all  away, 
And  flame  melt  down  the  skies ! 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day, 
When  the  old  creation  dies. 
HYMN    18.     L.  M. 

The  ministry  of  angels. 
1GH  on'  a  hill  of  dazzling  light 
The  King  of  glory  spreads  his  seat, 
And  troops  of  angels  stretched  for  flight- 
Stand  waiting  round  his  awful  feet. 
:;  Go,"  saith  the  Lord,  "  my  Gabriel,  gd, 
"  Salute  the  virgin's  fruitless  womb  :* 
i;  Make  haste,  ye.  cherubs,  down  below, 
i;  Sing  and  proclaim  the  Saviour  come.'1> 
Here  a  bright  squadron  J  leaves  the  skies,. 
And  thick  around  Elisha  stands  ; 
Anon  a  heavenly  soldier  flies, 
And  breaks  the  chains  from  Peter's  ||  hand.-. 
Thy  winged  troops,  O  God  of  hosts, 
Wait  on  thy  wandering  church  below  ; 
Here  we  are  sailing  to  thy  coasts, 
Let  angels  be  our  convoy  too. 
Are  they  not  all  thy  servants,  §  Lord  ? 
At  thy  command  they  go  and  come ; 
With  cheerful  hassle  obey  thy  word, 
And  guard  thy  children  to  their  home. 
HYMN  IP.     CM. 

OurfraU  bodies,  and  God  our  preserve.', 
ET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be.. 
Nor  death  nor  danger  fear  ; 
But  we'll  confer,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 

What  feeble  things  we  are. 
Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand. 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay ; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'erthe  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away, 

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TERRIBLE  God,  thai  an  liigh, 

How  awfal  is  thy  thundering  hand! 
Thy  fiery  bolts  how  fierce  they  tly  ! 
Nor  can  all  earth  or  hell  withstand 

!  This  the  old  I 
And  Satan  fell  beneath  thy  frown  : 
Thine  arrows  struck  the  traitor  through. 
And  weighty  vengeance  sunk  him  down 

3  This  Sodom  felt,  and  feels  it  still, 
And  roars  beneath  the  eternal  load: 
"  With  endless  burnings  who  can  dwell 
"  Or  bear  the  fury  of  a  God  !" 

1  Tremble,  ye  sinners,  and  submit, 
Tnrow  down  your  arms  before  his  throne  : 
Bend  your  heads  low  beneath  his  feet, 
OrtnVstrong  hand  shall  crush  you  down. 

3   And  ye,  blessed  saints,  that  love  him  too, 
With  reverence  bow  before  his  name  : 
Thus  all  his  heavenly  servants  do  : 
God  is  a  bright  and  burning  ilame. 
HYMN  23.     L.  M. 

The  sight  of  God  and  Christ  in  heaven. 

ESCEND  from  heaven,  immortal  dove 
Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  thy  wings, 
And  mount  and  bear  as  far  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things : 
Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sky, 
Up  where  eternal  ages  roll, 
AVhere  solid  pleasures  never  die, 

fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 
O  for  a  sight,  a  -ight 

Of  our  Almighty  Father's  throne  ! 
There  sits  our  Saviour,  crowned  with  light, 
Clothed  in  a  body  like  our  own. 
Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 
And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall ; 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man. 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all ! 


IOS ffirMN  S4.  B^0K_!! 

5  O  what  amazing  joys  they  feci, 
While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing. 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King  ! 

6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 
That  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above, 
And  stand  and  bow  amongst  them  there. 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing,  and  love  ? 

HYMN  24.     L.  M. 

The  evil  of  sin  visible  in  the  fell  of  angels  and  rnei!» 

"HEN  the  great  builder  arched  the  skies 
And  formed  all  nature  with  a  word, 
The  joyful  cherubs  tuned  his  praise, 
And  every  bending  throne  adored. 

2  High  in  the  midst  of  all  the  throng, 
Satan,  a  tall  archangel,  sat, 
Amongst  the  morning  stars  he  sung, 
Till  sin  destroyed  his  heavenly  state. 

3  ['Twas  sin  that  hurled  him  from  his  throne, 
Grovelling  in  fire  the  rebel  lies  : 

"  How  artithou  sunk  in  darkness  down, 
"  Son  of  the  morning,  from  the  skies !"] 

I  And  thus  our  two  first  parents  stood, 

Till  sin  defiled  the  happy  place  ; 

They  lost  their  garden  and  their  God, 

And  ruined  all  their  unborn  race. 
6  [So  sprung  the  plague  from  Adam's  bower. 

And  spread  destruction  all  abroad  ; 

Sin,  the  curs'd  name,  that  in  one  hour 

Spoil'd  six  days'  labour  of  a  God.] 

6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  mourn  for  grief, 
That  such  a  foe  should  seize  thy  breast ; 
Fly  to  the  Lord  for  quick  relief; 

O!  may  he  slay  this  treacherous  guest. 

7  Then  to  thy  throne  victorious  King, 
Then  to  thy  throne,  our  shouts  would  rise 
Thine  everlasting  arm  we  sing, 

For  Sin,  the  monster,  bleeds  and  dies. 


UOOK  ir.  HgagMT  25,  26. 107 

HYMN  25.    C.  M. 

Complaining  of  spiritual  Sloth. 
Y  drowsy  powers  why  sleep  ye  so  ' 
Awake,  my  sluggish  soul  ! 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 
z  The  little  ants  for  one  poor  grain 
Labour,  and  tug,  and  strive  : 
l  ct  we  who  have  a  heaven  to  obtain, 
How  negligent  we  live. 
3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 
And  stars  their  courses  move  ; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Came  flying  from  above  ; 
1  \Yc,  for  whom'God  the  Son  came  down 
And  laboured  for  our  good  ; 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchased  with  his  blood  ! 
o  Lord,  shall  we  live  so  sluggish  still, 
And  never  act  our  parts  I 
Come,  holy  Dove,  from  the  heavenly  bill 
And  sit  and  warm  our  hearts. 
3  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, 
Upward  our  souls  shall  rise  : 
With  hands  of  faith,  and  wings  of  love, 
^\^'\\  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

"  hymn  26.   l.  :>r. 

God  invisible. 

Li.),  we  arc  blind,  we  mortals  blind. 
We  cant  behold  thy  bright  abode  ; 
0  !  'lis  beyond  a  creature-mind 
To  glance  a  thought  half  way  to  God. 

J  Infinite  leagues  beyond  the  sky 
The  great  eternal  reigns  alone, 
Where  neither  wings  nor  sou?s  can  i 
Nor  angels  climb  the  topless  throne: 

3  The  Lord  of  glory  builds  his  seat 
Of  gems  insufferably  bright, 
And  lays  beneath  his  sacred  ket 
Substantia!  beams  of  sloomv  nicl 


l©fc  H¥BOTgy.  BOOK  IF 

1  Yet,  glorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 
Look  through  and  cheer  us  from  above: 
Beyond  our  praise  thy  grandeur' flies, 
Yet  we  adore,  and  yet  we  love. 

HYMN  27.     L.  M. 

Praise  ye  him  all  his  angels.     Psalm  cxlviii.  .2, 

GOD,  the  eternal,  awful  name  ! 
That  the  whole  heavenly  army  fears. 
That  shakes  the  wide  creation^  frame, 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  hears  : 

2  Like  flames  of  fire  his  servants  are, 
And  light  surrounds  his  dwelling-place  ; 
But  0,  ye  fiery  Harney  declare 

The  brighter  glories  of  his  face. 
>  "Tis  not  for  such  poor  worms  as  we 

To  speak  so  infinite  a  thing; 

But  your  immortal  eyes  survey 
:  e  beauties  of  your  sovereign  King. 
•1  Tell  how  he  shows  his  smiling  face, 

And  clothes  all  heaven  in  bright  array  ; 

Triumph  and  joy  run  through  the  place, 

And  songs  eternal  as  the  day. 

5  Sneak  (for  you  feel  this  burning  love)     . 
What  zeal  it  spreads  through  all  your  frame  ; 
That  sacred  fire  dwells  all  above, 

For  we  on  earth  have  lost  the  name. 

6  [Sing  of  his  power  and  justice  too, 
That  infinite  right  hand  of  his, 
That  vanquished  Satan  and  his  crew, 

And  thunder  drove  them  down  from  bliss.] 

7  [What  mighty  storms  of  poisoned  darts 
Were  hurled  upon  the  rebels  there! 
What  dreadful  javelins  nailed  their  hearts 
Fast  lo  the  racks  of  long  despair.] 

■3  [Shout  to  your  King,  ye  heavenly  hosf, 
You  that  beheld  the  sinking  foe  ; 
Firmly  ye  stood  when  they  were  lost : 
Praise  the  rich  gface  that  kept  yon  so.] 


ROOK  n.      HYM2J  28.  29.  109 

S  Proclaim  his  wonders  from  the  skies, 
Let  every  distant  nation  hear: 
And  while  you  sound  his  lofty  praise. 
Let  humble  mortals  bow  and  fear. 

HYMN  28.   C.   M. 

Death  and  EtTi.ity. 

^TOOP  down,  my  thoughts,  that  used  to  rise 
^    Converse  awhile  with  death; 
Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants  away  his  breath. 

2  His  quivering  lips  hang  feebly  down, 

His  pulses  taint  and  lew  ; 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan. 

He  bids  the  world  adieu. 
{  But  0,  the  soul  that  never  dies  ! 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay; 
Ye  thoughts,  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 

And  track  its  wondrous  way. 
i  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  mounts  triumphant  there ; 
Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell, 

In  infinite  despair. 

3  And  must  my  body  faint  and  die? 

And  must  this  soul  remove  ? 
0,  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh, 
To  bear  it  safe  above. 
*>  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand. 
My  naked  soul  I  trust  ; 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command. 
To  drop  into  my  dust. 

HYMN  29.  C.  M. 

Redemption  by  price  and  power. 

JESUS,  with  all  thy  saints  above, 
My  tongue  would  bear  her  part, 
Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love, 
And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 
;2  Blessed  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  hotd 
Who  bought  mo  with  his  blood, 
2  K 


110  HYMN  30.  BOOKlh 


And  quenched  his  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood. 
3  The  Lamb  that  freed  my  captive  soul 
From  Satan's  heavy  chains, 
And  sent  the  lion  down  to  howl 
Where  hell  and  horror  reigns. 
1  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 
And  never-ceasing  praise, 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name. 
Or  saints  to  feel  his  grace. 

HYMN  30.    S.M. 

Heavenly  joy  on  earth. 

r/^OME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
.     And  let  our  joys  be  known, 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 
1  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banished  from  this  place  ; 
Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less.] 
1  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God, 
But  favourites  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  spcals  their  joys  abroad. 
t  The  Go3  that  rules  on  high 

And  thunders  when  he  please  ; 
That  rides  ur>on  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas  : 
5  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love  ; 
He  shall  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 
To  carry  us  above. 
G  There  shall  we  see  his  face, 
And  never,  never  sin  •, 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  graces 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in.' 
Yes,  and  before  we  rise, 
To  that  immortal  state, 


?  O0K  II.  HYMN  31.  32. 111 

The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 
8  [The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  helcw ; 
Celestial  fruit*  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow.] 
■  >  [The  hill  of  Son  yields 
A  thousand  sacred  s\\. 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 
10  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  ev'ry  tear  be  dry  : 
WeYe  marching  through  Immanucl's  ground. 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high.] 

HYMN  31.   L.  M. 

Christ's  presence  makes  death  easy. 

WHY  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die  ? 
What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are  : 

Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 

And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ; 

Still  we  shrink  back  ajain  to  life, 

Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 
3  O  !  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste. 

Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 

Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 
1  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 

While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 

And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there 
HYMN  52.  C.  M. 

Frailty  and  folly. 

HOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life, 
How  vast  our  soul's  affairs  ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 


U2  H1TMN  33.  BOOK  II 


Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay  ; 
Just  like  a  story  or  a  song 

We  pass  our  lives  away. 
God  from  on  high  invites  us  home. 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 
And  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 

Stoop  downwards  as  we  run. 
How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell, 

That  slight  the  joys  above ! 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel 

That  break  such  cords  of  love ! 
Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  morta]  race. 

And  see  salvation  nigh. 

HYMN  33.    C.  M. 

The  blessed  society  in  heaven. 

^  AISE  thee,  my  soul,  fly  up  and  run 
ll   Through  every  heavenly  street, 
And  say,  there's  nought  below  the  sun. 

That's  worthy  of  thy  feet. 
(Thus  will  we  mount  on  sacred  wings. 

And  tread  the  courts  above  : 
Nor  earth,  nor  all  her  mightiest  things 

Shall  tempt  our  meanest  love.) 
There  on  a  high  majestic  throne, 

The  almighty  Father  reigns, 
And  sheds  his  glorious  goodness  down 

On  all  the  blissful  plains. 
Bright,  like  a  sun,  our  Saviour  sits. 

And  spreads  eternal  noon, 
No  evenings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights. 

To  want  the  feeble  moon. 
Amidst  those  ever-shining  skies 

Behold  the  sacred  Dove, 
While  banished  sin  and  sorrow  flies 

From  all  the  realms  of  love, 


iiookli.  HYMN  34,J36^       ***. 

0  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 
Stand  bending  round  the  throne; 
And  saints  anu  Bemphs  sinp  and  praise 
Tlie  infinite  Three-One. 
7  But,  0  what  beams  of  heavenly  grace 
Transport  them  all  the  while! 
Ten  thousand  smiles  from  Jestlg1  face. 
And  love  in  el  "rv  smile  ! 
'S  Jesus !  0  when  shall  that  dear  day, 
That  joyful  hour  appear, 
When  1  shall  leave  this  house  of  clay 
To  dwell  amongst  them  there  ? 

HYMN  34.    C.  M 

Breathing  after  the  Holy  Spirit  ;  Or,  fervency  ofdevolioi  dr 
sired. 

/^OME,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
^   With  all  "thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 
2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  trifling  toys: 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 
)  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 
In  vain  we  strive  to  rise, 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 
1  Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  ever  live 
At  this  poor  dying  rate? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great ! 
5  Come,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

HYMN  35.  C  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  creation  and  redemption  • 

LET  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord. 
Who  never  knew  thy  grace  : 


U4 HYMH  36.  BOOK  IF, 

But  our  loud  songs  shall  still  record 
The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 
.2  We  raise  our  shouts,  0  God,  to  thee. 
And  send  them  to  thy  throne  ; 
AH  glory  to  the  united  Three, 
The  undivided  One. 
.r:  'Twas  he  (and  we'll  adore  his  name) 
That  formed  us  by  a  word  ; 
'Tis  he  restores  our  ruined  frame  ; 
Salvation  to  the  Lord  ! 
4  Hosanna !  let  the  earth  and  skies 
Repeat  the  joyful  sound  ! 
locks,  hills,  and  vales  reflect  the  voic< 
In  one  eternal  round. 

HYMN  36.    S.  M. 

Christ's  intercession. 

WELL,  the  Redeemer's  gone 
To  appear  before  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery  vengeance  now, 

No  burning  wrath  comes  down  : 
If  justice  calls  for  sinners'  blood, 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 

3  Before  his  Father's  eye 

Our  humble  suit  he  moves  ! 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by, 
And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves. 

4  Now  may  our  joyful  tongues, 

Our  Maker's  honour  sing ; 
Jesus,  the  priest,  receives  our  songs* 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 

5  We  bow  before  his  face, 

And  sound  his  glories  high ; 
u  Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace, 
M  That  lays  his  thunders  by, 

6  "  On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 

-"  And  triumphs  all  above :"' 


r_  HYMN  37.  38. 115 

Ba,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains, 
To  speak  immortal  love  ! 
7  lowjsmng  and  how  low 
Are  all  the  notes  we  sing  ! 
Sweet  Saviour,  tune  oar  songs  anew, 
And  they  shall  please  tho  King. 
^HVMN  37.    C.  M. 

ihc  same. 

J   TFT  up  your  eve-  to  the  heavenly  seaf- 
A   Where  your  Redeemer  stay.-  j 

Kind  intercessor,  there  he  sits, 
And  loves,  and  pleads,  and  prays. 

2  Twas  well,  my  soul,  he  died  for  thee. 

And  shed  his  vital  hlood, 
Appeased  stern  justice  on  the  tree, 
And  then  arose  to  God. 

3  Petitions  now,  and  praise  may  rise. 

And  saints  their  otlerings  bring, 
The  priest  with  his  own  sacrifice, 
Presents  them  to  the  King. 

1  [Let  papists  trust  what  names  they  please, 

Their  saints  and  angels  boast ; 
We\e  no  such  advocates  as  these, 
Nor  pray  to  the  heavenly  host.] 
o  Jesus  alone  shall  bear  my  cries 
Up  to  his  Father's  throne  : 
He,  dearest  Lord,  perfumes  my  sighs 
And  sweetens  every  groan. 
6  [Ten  thousand  praises  to  the  King, 
"  Hosanna  in  the  highest !" 
Ten  thousand  thanks  our  spirits  bring 
To  God  and  to  his  Christ.] 

HYMN  38.     C.  M. 

Love  to  God. 

HAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign. 
Where  love  inspires  the  breast : 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas !  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear  ; 


Il16  HinffU  39  40.      *00K fe 

Our  stubborn  sins  will  tight  and  reign, 

If  love  be  absent  there. 
s  ?Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feel 

In  swift  obedience  move ; 
The  devils  know  and  tremble  too^ 

But  Satan  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease  ; 
*Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  string* 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 
3  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay,, 
Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

HYMN  ^39.     C.  M. 

The  shortness  and  misery  of  life. 

if^||UR  days,  alas !  our  mortal  days 
\_W   Are  short  and  wretched  too, 
"Evil  and  few"  the  patriarch  says, 
And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 
2  'Tis  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound 
That  heaven  allows  to  men, 
And  pains  and  sins  run  through  the  round 
Of  threescore  years  and  ten. 

5  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  (ew^ 

Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste ; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  wo. 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

1  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul. 

And  call  her  to  the  skies, 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll, 
And  glory  never  dies. 

HYMN  40.     C.  M. 

Our  comfort  in  the  covenant  made  with  Ghrist 

OUR  God  !  how  firm  his  promise  stands  ! 
E'en  when  he  hides  his  face, 
He  trusts  in  our  Redeemer's  hands 
His  glory  and  his  grace. 

2  Then  why,  my  soul,  these  sad    oinplaint^. 

Sine*  Christ  and  we  are  one 


HOOK  II.  HYMN 42.  42.  iVf 

Thy  God  is  faithful  to  his  saints, 

Is  faithful  to  his  Son. 
3  Beneath  his  smiles  my  heart  hath  lived. 
And  part  of  heaven  possessed; 
I  praise  his  name  for  u;race  received. 
And  trust  him  for  the  rest 

HYMN    11.     L.  M, 

A  sight  oi  Cod  mortifies  us  to  the  worlii. 

t^P  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie, 
I    And  living  waters  gently  roll, 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  leap  out  and  fly, 
But  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  soul. 

2  Thy  wondrous  blood,  dear  dying  Christ, 
Can  make  this  world  of  guilt  remove  ; 
And  thou  canst  bear  me  where  thou  flies*.. 
On  th)  kind  wings,  celestial  Dove. 

3  0  might  1  once  mount  up  and  see 
The  glories  of  the  eternal  skies  ! 

What  little  things  these  worlds  would  be'! 
How  despicable  to  my  eyes  ! 

4  Had  I  a  glance  of  thee,  my  God, 
Kingdoms  and  men  would  vanish  soon  : 
Vanish,  as  though  I  saw  them  not, 

As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon. 

3  Then  they  might  fuiht,  and  rage,  and  rave  . 
1  should  perceive  the  noise  no  more 
Than  we  can  hear  a  shaking  leaf, 
While  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar. 

*  Great  All  in  All  !  eternal  King  ! 
Let  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face, 
And  all  my  powers  shall  bow  and  sirni 
Thine  endless  grandeur  and  thy  grace. 
HYMN  42.     C.  M. 

Dehght  in  God. 

\TY  God,  what  endless  pleasures  dwell 
-1-*-*-  Above,  at  thy  right  hand  ! 
Thy  courts  below,  how  amiable, 

Where  all  thy  graces  stand  ! 
2  The  swallow  near  thy  temple  lies. 

And  chirps  a  cheerful  note  ; 


Us      Bream  43.  bookh  . 

The  lark  mounts  upwards  tovv'rd  the  skies, 
And  tunes  her  warbling  throat. 
3  And  we,  when  in  thy  presence,  Lord, 
We  shout  with  joyful  tongues  ; 
Or  sitting  round  our  Father's  board, 
We  crown  the  feast  with  songs. 
A  While  Jesus  shines  with  quick'ning  grace. 
We  sing  and  mount  on  high  ; 
But  if  a  frown  becloud  his  face, 
We  faint  and  tire  and  die. 

5  Just  as  we  see  the  lonesome  dove 

Bemoan  her  widow'd  state, 
Wand'ring  she  flies  through  all  the  grove. 
And  mourns  her  loving  mate. 

6  Just  so  our  thoughts  from  thing  to  thing 

In  restless  circles  rove  ; 
Just  so  we  droop  and  hang  the  wing 
When  Jesus  hides  his  love. 
HYMN  43.  L.  M. 

Christ's  sufferings  and  glory. 

NOW  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise 
To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son ! 
Awake,  my  voice,  in  heav'nly  lays, 
Tell  the  loud  wonders  he  hath  done: 

2  Sing,  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light; 
And  the  bright  robes  he  wore  above ;•■ 
How  swift  and  joyful  was  his  flight 
On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 

3  [Down  to  this  base,  this  sinful  earth, 
He  came  to  raise  our  nature  high  ; 
He  came  t1  atone  almighty  wrath  ; 
Jesus  the  God  was  born  to  die.] 

4  [Hell  and  its  lions  roar'd  around, 
His  precious  blood  the  monsters  spilt ; 
While  weighty  sorrows  press'd  him  down; 
Large  as  the  loads  of  all  our  guilt.] 

3  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death 
The  almighty  captive  pris'ner  lay  ; 
The  almighty  captive  left  the  earth', 
And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 


BOOK  II. HYJKN  44.  45.  119 

6  Lift  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light, 
Up  to  his  throne  of  shining  grace  ; 
See  what  immortal  glories  sit 
Round  the  sweet  beauties  of  his  face. 

7  Amongst  a  thousand  harps  and  songs 
.Tcsus  the  God  exalted  reigns, 

His  sacred  name  tills  all  their  tongues, 
And  echoes  throuuh  the  heavenly  plain- 
HYMN   11.  L.  M. 

Hell  :  or  the  vengeance  of  God. 

WITH  holy  fear  and  humble  song, 
The  dreadful  God  our  souls  adore. 
Reverence    and  awe  becomes  the  tongue 
That  speaks  the  terrors  of  his  power. 

2  Far  in  the  deep  where  darkness  dwells, 
The  land  of  horror  and  despair, 
Justice  has  built  a  dismal  hell, 

And  laid  her  stores  of  vengeance  there. 

3  [Eternal  plagues,  and  heavy  chains, 
Tormenting  racks  and  fiery  coals,. • 
And  darts  to  inflict  immortal  pains. 
Dy'd  in  the  blood  of  damned  souls, 

I  There  Satan,  the  first  sinner  lies, 
And  roar-,  and  bites  his  iron  bands  ; 
In  vain  the  rebel  strives  to  rise, 
Crush'd  with  the  weight  of  both  thy  hands.] 

5  There  guilty  ghosts  of  Adam's  race 
Shriek  out,  and  howl  beneath  the  rod  • 
Once  they  could  scorn  a  Saviour's  grace 
But  they  incen^d  a  dreadful  God. 

3  Tremble  my  soul,  and  kiss  the  Son  ; 
Sinner,  obey  thy  Saviour's  call  ; 
Else  your  damnation  hastens  on, 
And  hell  ^apes  wide  to  wait  your  fall 
HYMN  45.    L.M. 

God'a  condescension  to  our  worship. 

THY  favours,  Lord,  surprise  our  souls  : 
Will  the  Eternal  dwell  with  us  ? 
What  canst  thou  find  beneath  the  poles. 
io  tempt  thy  chariot  downward  thus  ? 


120  HITMN^S.  47.  BOOK  II. 

2  Still  might  he  fill  his  starry  throne, 
And  please  his  ears  with  Gabriel's  songs ; 
But  heavenly  majesty  comes  down, 
And  bows  to  hearken  to  our  tongues. 

3  Great  God  !  what  poor  returns  we  pay 
For  love  so  infinite  as  thine : 
Words  are  but  air,  and  tongues  but  clay, 
But  thy  compassion's  all  divine. 

HYMN  46.    L.  M. 

God's  condescension  to  human  affairs. 

'jTy  P  to  the  Lord  that  reigns  on  high, 
*L/     And  views  the  nations  from  afar, 
Let  everlasting  praises  fly, 
And  tell  how  large  his  bounties  are. 

2  [Fie  that  can  shake  the  worlds  he  made. 
Or  with  his  word  or  with  his  rod, 
His  goodness,  how  amazing  great ! 
And  what  a  condescending  God  !] 

3  [God  that  must  stoop  to  view  the  skies. 
And  bow  to  see  what  angels  do, 
Down  to  the  earth  he  casts  his  eyes, 
And  bends  his  footsteps  downwards  too.] 

4  He  over  rules  all  mortal  things, 
And  manages  our  mean  affairs  : 
On  humble  souls  the  King  of  kings 
Bestows  his  counsel  and  his  cares. 

5  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 
Into  the  bosom  of  our  God  ; 
He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour, 
And  helps  to  bear  the  heavy  load. 

G  In  vain  might  lofty  princes  try 

Such  condescension  to  perform  ; 

For  worms  were  never  rais'd  so  high. 

Above  their  meanest  fellow  worm. 
7  Oh  !  could  our  thankful  hearts  devise 

A  tribute  equal  to  thy  grace, 

To  the  third  heav'n  our  songs  should  ris^ 

And  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise* 


BOOK  II.  ^     HYMN  47,  43.  121 

HYMN  47.    L.M. 

Glory  and  Grace  in  the  Person  of  Christ, 
^kj  OW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  BODg  I 
J^l     Awake,  my  soul  ;  awake,  my  tongue: 

Hosanna  to  th1  eternal  name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

Sec  where  ii  shines  in  Jesus1  face. 

The  brightest  image  of  his  grace  ; 

God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

The  spacious  earth,  and  spreading  flood. 

Proclaim  the  wi>e,  the  powerful  God, 

And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 

Sparkle  from  ev'ry  rolling  star : 
4  But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands, 

The  noblest  labour  of  thine  hands  : 

The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 

Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 

Grace  !  His  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme  ; 

My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus1  name  ! 

Ye  aivgels  dwell  upon  the  sound; 

Ye  heav'ns  reflect  it  to  the  ground  ! 

Oh,  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 

Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face ! 

Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 

And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold  ! 
HYMN  43.    C.  M. 

Love  to  the  creature  is  dangerous. 

"OW  vain  are  all  things  here  below  ! 
How  false  and  yet  how  fair  ! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too, 

And  ev'ry  sweet  a  snare. 
The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flattering  light; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh 

Where  we  possess  delight. 
3  Our  dearest  joys  and  nearest  friends. 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds. 

And  leave  but  half  for  God. 


122  HYMN  49, 50.  BOOK  II 

N;  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 
How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense  ; 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 
£  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  beauties  be 
My  soul's  eternal  food ; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

HYMN  49.  C.  M. 

Moses  dying  in  the  embraces  of  God. 

EATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid, 
If  God  be  with  us  there ; 
We  may  walk  through  her  darkest  shade. 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 
'2  I  could  renounce  my  all  below, 
If  my  Creator  bid  ;  y 

And  run,  if  I  were  called  to  go, 
And  die  as  Moses  did. 

3  Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah's  top, 

And  view  the  promised  land, 
My  flesh  itself  would  long  to  drop, 
And  pray  for  the  command. 

4  Clasped  in  my  heavenly  Father's  arms, 

I  would  forget  my  breath, 
And  lose  my  life  among  the  charms 
Of  so  divine  a  death. 

HYMN  50.  L.  M. 

Comforts  under  sorrows  and  pains. 

NOW  let  the  Lord  my  Saviour  smile, 
And  show  my  name  upon  his  heart, 
I  would  forget  my  pains  awhile, 
And  in  the  pleasure  lose  the  smart 

2  But  O  !  it  swells  my  sorrows  high, 
To  see  my  blessed  Jesus  frown.; 
My  spirits  sink,  my  comforts  die, 
And  all  the  springs  of  life  are  down. 

3  Yet  why,  my  soul,  why  these  complaints  1 
Still  wbile  he  frowns,  his  bowels  move  ; 
Still  on  his  heart  he  bears  his  saints, 
\nd  feels  their  sorrows  and  his  lovr 


book  rr.  HYMN  52.  123 


My  name  is  printed  on  his  breast; 
His  book  of  life  contains  my  name : 
I'd  rather  have  it  there  impressed, 
Than  in  the  bright  records  of  fame. 
When  the  last  fire  burns  all  things  here 
Those  letters  shall  securely  stand, 
And  in  the  Lamb's  fair  book  appear. 
Writ  by  the  eternal  Father's  hand. 
Now  shall  my  minutes  smoothly  run, 
Whilst  here  I  wait  my  Father's  will, 
My  rising  and  m)  setting  sun 
Roll  gentlv  up  and  down  the  hill. 
*    HYMN  51.  L.  M. 

God  the  Son  equal  with  the  Father. 

BRIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God. 
Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat ; 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 
2  [Thy  power  hath  formed,  thy  wisdom  sway- 
All  nature  with  a  sovereign  word  ; 
And  the  bright  world  of  stars  obeys 
The  will  of  their  superior  Lord.] 
[Mercy  and  truth  unite  in  one, 
And  smiling  sit  at  thy  right  hand  ; 
Eternal  justice  guards  thy  throne, 
And  vengeance  waits  thy  dread  command. 
A  thousand  seraphs  strong  and  bright 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 
But  who  amongst  the  sons  of  light 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ? 
Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 
Jesus,  arrayed  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 
A  full  equality  with  God. 

G  [Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams, 

Their  essence  is  for  ever  one  : 

Though  they  are  known  by  different  names. 

The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son 
7  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ  our  King 

"With  equal  honours  be  adored  : 


123  HYMN  52,  53.    _  ^0K  u' 

His  praise  let  every  angel  sing, 
And  all  the  nations  own  their  Lord.] 
HYMN  52.    CM. 

Death  dreadful  or  delightful. 

EATH  !    'tis  a  melancholy  day 
To  those  that  have  no  God  ; 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forced  away 
To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes ; 

But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 
Still  drags  her  downward  from  the  skies^ 
To  darkness,  fire,  and  pain. 

3  Awake  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell ; 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear: 
You  must  be  driven  from  earth,  and  dwell 

A  long  for  ever  there. 
1  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  face  ; 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downward  too. 

And  sing  recovering  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  sovereign  love, 

That  promjf  ed  heaven  to  me, 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above. 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 

6  Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand  ; 

Then  come  the  joyful  day  : 
Come  death,  and  some  celestial  band 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 

HYMN  5*."  C.  M. 

The  pilgrimage  of  the  saints;  or,  earth  and  lieaven, 

LORD,  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, 
That  yields  us  no  supply, 
No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 
Nor  streams  of  living  joy  ? 
3  But  pricking  thorns  through  all  the  grotmd. 
And  mortal  poisons  grow  ; 
And  all  the  rivers  that  are  found 
With  dangerous  waters  flow 


LOOK  n.   HYMN  53.  125 

3  Yet  the  dear  path  to  thine  abode 

Lies  through  this  horrid  land  : 
Lord,  we  woiiid  keep  the  heavenly  road, 
And  run  at  thy  command. 

4  [Our  souls  shall  tread  the  desert  through. 

With  undiverted  feet ; 
And  faith  and  flaming  zeal  subdue 

The  terrors  that  we  meet. 
>  [A  thousand  savage  beasts  of  prey 

Around  the  forest  roam  ; 
But  Judah's  lion  guards  the  way, 

And  guides  the  strangers  home. 

6  Long  nights  and  darkness  dwell  below, 

With  scarce  a  twinkling  ra)  ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  we  go 
Is  everlasting  day. 

7  By-  glimmering  hopes  and  gloomy  fears. 

We  trace  the  sacred  road  : 
Through  dismal  deeps  and  dangerous  snares 

We  make  our  way  to  God. 
9  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 

But  yvc  march  upward  still  ; 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways, 

And  reach  at  Zion'e  hill. 

9  [See  the  kind  angels  at  the  gate?.- 

Inviting  us  to  come! 
There  Jesus,  the  forerunner,  waits, 
To  welcome  travellers  home  ! 

10  There,  on  a  green  and  flowery  mount) 

Our  weary  souls  shall  sit, 
And  with  transporting  joys  recount 
The  labours  of  our  ieeA. 

1 1  [No  vain  discourse  shall  fill  our  tongue./ 

Nor  trifles  vex  our  ear ; 
Infinite  grace  shaii  be  our  song, 
And  God  rejoice  to  hear.] 

12  Eternal  glories  to  the  King 

That  brought  us  safely  through, 

2  Lr 


1£6  HIMH  54. 55.  COOK  II 


Our  tongues  shall  never  cease  to  sing, 
And  endless  praise  renew. 

HYMN  54.     C.  M. 

God's  presence  is  light  in  darkness. 
TV|  Y  God  !  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comforts  of  my  nights  ! 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  he  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun  ! 
He  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning  star, 
And  he  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers  "  I  am  his !" 

1  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clayr 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
To  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 
5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 
Pd  break  through  every  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  faith, 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through, 
HYMN  55.     C.  M. 

Frail  life  and  succeeding  eternity. 

THEE  we  adore,  eternal  name  ! 
And  humbly  own  to  thee, 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we !' 

2  [Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still, 

As  months  and  days  increase  ; 
And  ev'ry  beating  pulse  we  tell, 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave  ; 

Whate'er  we  do,  whate'er  we  be, 

WeVe  travelling  to  the  grave. 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground. 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb, 


BOOK  D.  HYMN  56.  127 

And  tierce  di-»  .-  -  w    it  around 
To  hurry  mortala  home. 
5  Good  God  !  on  what  a  Blender  thread 
Hang  everlasting  things  ' 
The  eternal  ill  the  dead 

Upon  life's  fe<  ble  strings. 
C  Infinite  joy  or  endless  wo, 
Attends  on  ever}  breath  ; 
And  yet  how  unconcerned  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death  ! 
I    V.  i ken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense, 
To  waik  this  dangerous  road  ; 
And  if  our  sou!-  are  hurried  hence, 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 

HYMN  06.     C.  M. 

The  misery  of  being  without  God  in  this  world  ;  or. 
prosperity. 

0. 1  shall  envy  ihem  no  more 
Who  grow  profanely  great, 
Though  they  increase  their  golden  store. 
And  rise  to  Wondrous  height. 

They  taste  of  all  the  joys  that  grow 

Upon  this  earthly  clod! 
Weil,  they  may  search  the  creature  through. 

For  they  have  ne'er  a  God. 
3  Shake  off  the  thoughts  of  dying  too, 

And  think  your  life  your  own, 
But  death  comes  hastening  on  to  you. 

To  mow  your  glory  down. 
Yes,  you  must  bow  your  stately  head. 

Away  your  spirit  flies, 
And  no  kind  angel  near  your  bed 

To  bear  it  to  the  skies. 
Go  now,  and  boast  of  all  your  stores. 

Ai  d  tell  how  bright  they  shine  : 
Your  heaps  of  glittering  dust  are  yours. 

And  my  Redeemer's  mine. 


128  HYMN  57,  SB.  BOOK  li, 

HYMN  57.   L.  M. .»' 

The  pleasures  of  a  good  conscience. 

ORD,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they 
Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardon'd  sin  ! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sea.. 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within. 

2  The  day  glides  swiftly  o'er  their  heads, 
Made  up  of  innocence  and  love  ; 

And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

3  [Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come  on. 
But  fly  not  half  so  swift  away  : 

Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  the  heavenly  hills, 
Where  groves  of  living  pleasures  grow  ! 
And  longing  hopes  and  cheerful  smiles 
Sit  undisturbed  upon  their  brow.] 

5  They  scorn  to  seek,  our  golden  toys, 
But  spend  the  day,  and  share  the  night. 
In  numbering  o'er  the  richer  joys 
That  heaven  prepares  for  their  delight. 

6  While  wretched  we,  like  worms  and  moles- 
Lie  grovelling  in  the  dust  below  : 
Almighty  grace  renew  our  souls, 

And  we'll  aspire  to  glory  too. 

HYMN  58.     C.  M. 

The  shortness  oflife,  and  the  goodness  of  Go  J. 

TIME  !  what  an  empty  vapour  'tis ! 
And  days  how  swift  they  are  ! 
Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  flies, 
Or  like  a  shooting  star. 

2  The  present  moments  just  appear, 

Then  slide  away  in  haste, 
That  we  can  never  say  "  They're  here/' 
But  only  say  "  They're  past." 

3  [Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing, 

And  death  is  ever  nigh  : 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin, 
We  all  begin  to  die.] 


DOOK II.  HYMHT  59.  123 


Yet,  mighty  God  !  our  fleeting  days 

Thy  lasting  favours  share; 
Yet,  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace 

Thou  load'st  the  rolling  year 
'Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food, 

And  we  are  clothed  with  love : 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road. 

That  leads  our  souls  above. 
G  His  goodness  runs  an  endless  round  ; 

All  glory  to  the  Lord  ! 
His  mercy  never  knows  a  bound; 

And  be  his  name  adored  ! 
7   Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song, 

And  when  we  close  our  eyes, 
Let  the  next  a^e  thy  praise  prolong, 

Till  time  and  nature  dies. 

HYMN  59.    C.  M. 

Paraiise  on  earth. 

/T1  LORY  to  God  that  walks  the  sky, 
\Jf[  And  sends  his  blessings  through  ; 
That  tells  his  saints  of  joys  on  high, 
And  gives  a  taste  below. 

2  [Glory  to  God  that  stoops  his  throne, 

That  dust  and  worms  may  see  it, 
And  brings  a  glimpse  of  glory  down, 
Around  his  sacred  feet, 

3  When  Christ  with  all  his  graces  crown'd. 

Sheds  his  kind  beams  abroad, 
'Tis  a  young  heaven  on  earthly  ground, 
And  glory  in  the  bud. 
i  A  blooming  paradise  of  joy 
In  this  wild  desert  springs 
And  every  sense  I  straight  employ 
On  sweet  celestial  things. 
j  White  lilies  all  around  appear, 
And  each  his  glory  shows, 
The  rose  of  Sharon  blossoms  here. 
The  fairest  flower  that  blows. 


130  H7MH  60.  BOOK  II 


6  Cheerful  1  feast  on  heavenly  fruit, 

And  drink  the  pleasures  down  ; 
Pleasures  that  flow  hard  by  the  foot 
Of  the  eternal  throne.] 

7  But  ah  !  how  soon  my  joys  decay  ! 

How  soon  my  sins  arise  ! 
And  snatch  the  heavenly  scene  away 
From  these  lamenting  eyes. 

8  When  shall  the  time,  dear  Jesus,  when 

The  shining  day  appear, 
That  I  shall  leave  these  clouds  of  sin. 
And  guilt  and  darkness  here  ? 

9  Up  to  the  fields  above  the  skies, 

My  hasty  feet  would  go, 
There  everlasting  flowers  arise, 
And  joys  unwithering  grow, 
HYMN  60.  L.  M. 

•_r/he  truth  of  God  the  promiser;    or,  the  promises  are  on 
security. 

iRAISE,  everlasting  praise  be  paid 
To  him  that  earth's  foundations  laid ; 
Praise  to  the  God  whose  strong  decrees 
Sway  the  creation  as  be  please. 
Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
Who  rules  his  people  by  his  word, 
And  there  as  strong  as  his  decrees, 
He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 
[Firm  are  the  words  his  prophets  give. 
Sweet  words  on  which  his  children  live  ; 
Each  of  them  is  the  voice  of  God, 
Who  spoke  and  spread  the  skies  abroad. 
Each  of  them  powerful  as  that  sound 
That  bid  the  new-made  world  go  round, 
And  stronger  than  the  solid  poles, 
On  which  the  wheel  of  nature  rolls  !] 
Whence  then  should  doubts  and  fears  arise. ?. 
Why  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  eyes  ? 
Slowly,  alas  !  our  mind  receives 

The  comforts  that  our  Maker  gives. 


:il.  HYMN  61. 131 

G  O  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faith  ! 
To  credit  what  the  Almighty  saith  ! 

To  embrace  the  message  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own. 
7  Then  should  the  earth's  old  pillars  shake. 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break, 
Our  steady  souls  should  fear  no  more 
Than  solid  rocks  when  billows  roar. 
Our  everlasting  hopes  arise 
Above  the  ruinablc  skies, 
Where  the  eternal  builder  reigns, 
\  nd  his  own  court  his  power  sustains. 
HYMN  61,   CM. 

A  thought  of  death  and  glory. 

"Y  soul,  come,  meditate  the  day, 
And  think  how  near  it  stands, 
When  thou  must  quit  this  house  of  clay, 

And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 
And  \ou,  mine  eyes,  look  down  and  view 

The  hollow  gaping  tomb  ; 
This  gloomy  prison  waits  for  you, 

"Whene'er  the  summons  come. 
Oh  !  could  we  die  with  those  that  die, 

And  place  us  in  their  stead  ; 
Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 

And  converse  with  the  dead  : 
Then  should  we  see  the  saints  above, 

In  their  own  glorious  forms, 
And  wonder  why  our  souls  should  love 

To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 

[How  we  should  scorn  these  clothes  of  flesh. 

These  fetters  and  this  load  ; 
And  long  for  evening  to  undress, 

That  we  may  rest  with  God.] 
We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay 

Before  the  summons  come, 
And  pray  and  wish  our  souls  away 

To  their  eternal  home. 


132  gTON  B%  63.  3>00K * 

:  H5YMN62.   C.  M  " 

God  the  thunderer;  or,  the  last  judgment  and  hell." 

SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts  ; 
And  thou,  O  earth,  adore ; 
Let  death  and  hell  through  all  their  coasts 
Stand  trembling  at  his  power, 
2  His  sounding  chariot  shakes  the  sky ; 
He  makes  the  clouds  his  throne  ; 
There  all  his  stores  of  lightning  lie, 
Till  vengeance  darts  them  down. 
4  His  nostrils  breathe  out  fiery  streams, 
And  from  his  awful  tongue 
A  sovereign  voice  divides  the  flames. 
And  thunder  roars  along. 

4  Think,  Q  my  soul,  the  dreadful  day 

When  this  incensed  God 
Shall  rend  the  sky,  and  burn  the  sea, 
And  fling  his  wrath  abroad. 

5  What  shall  the  wretch,  the  sinner  do  ? 

He  once  defied  the  Lord  ! 
But  he  shall  dread  the  thunder  now. 
And  sink  beneath  his  word. 
-3  Tempests  of  angry  fire  shall  roll 
To  blast  the  rebel  worm, 
And  beat  upon  his  naked  sou! 
In  one  eternal  storm. 

HYMN  S3.  C.  M. 

A  funeral  thought. 

HARK  !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sour;'. 
My  ears  attend  the  cry  ; 
"  Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
"  Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  «  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

"  In  spite  of  all  your  towers  ; 
"  The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  hea<3, 
"  Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God  !  is  this  our  certain  doom? 

And  are  we  still  secure  ? 

*  Made  in  a  great  suddens* orm  of  tfmnfler,  August  20X4G9 


BOOK  n.  HYMN  64.  65. 133 

Still  walking  downward  to  our  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ! 
-1  Grant  lis  the  power  of  quickening  grace.. 
To  fit  our  souls  to  fly  ; 
Then  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the$l 

HYMN  61.    L.  M. 

the  ^lory  and  defence  »f  JBio'n 
APPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  place. 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace  ; 
Thine  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  oar  God. 
2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  <zuard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fixed  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 
3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage, 

inst  his  throne  in  vain  they  rage.: 
Like  rising  waves  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 
I   Then  let  our  souls  in  Zion  dwell, 
fear  the  wrath  of  Rome  or  hell  r 
i  lis  arms  embrace  his  happy  ground. 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around, 
5  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sum 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run 
On  ks  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace* 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 
HYMN  65.  C.  M. 

The  hope  of  heaven  our  support  under  trials  on  eavu 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies,, 
1  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  ray  weeping  eyes, 
!  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 
And  hellish  darts  be  hurled, 
Then  I  can  smiie  at  Satan's  rage. 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

2  M 


10f KYM3STgg>67.  BOOK  I 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come,. 
And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home. 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all : 
2  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of -trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

HYMN  66.   G.  M. 

A  prospect  of  heaven  makes  death  easy  - 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides. 

And  never  withering  flowers  ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  drestin  living  green  : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 
1  But  timorous  mortals  start  and^hriuk. 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea  ; 

I    Ard  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 

And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  0  !  tould  we  make  our  doubts  remove.. 

These  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And^se*  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
Wrilhunbeclouded  eyes: 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
iSot  Jordan's  streams,  nor  deaths  cold  flood.. 
Should  fright  us  f..-m  the  shore. 
HYMNG7.   CM, 

CxbJ^s  eternal  dominion. 

GREA^'God  f  how  infmitc  art  thou  : 
What  worthless  worms  are  we  !• 


JiOOK  IT.  HYMN*  78.  I3B 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 

And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 
J  Thy  tli rone  eternal  ages  stood 

}'ac  seas  or  stars  were  made  : 
Thou- art  the  ever  living  God, 

Were  ail  the  nations  dead. 
Nature  and  time  quite  naked 

To  thine  immense  survey. 
m  the  formation  of  the  skj 

To  the  great  burning  day. 
Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view : 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears: 

Great  God  !  there's  nothing  new. 
Our  lives  through  various  scenes  arc  drawn 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares, 
"While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 

Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 
G  reat  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 

And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 
HYMN  63.  C.  M. 

The  humble  worship  of  heaven. 

tjl  ATHEP,  I  long,  I  faint  to  see 

The  place  of  thine  abode  ; 
Pd  leave  thy  earthly  courts  and  flee 

Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God  .' 
Here  I  behold  ihy  distant  face, 

And  'tis  a  pleasing  sight ; 
But  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 

Is  infinite  delight. 
I'd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense, 

To  gaze  upon  thy  throne  ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  for  ever  thence. 

Unspeakable,  unknown. 
[There  all  the  heavenly  hosts  arc  ?een. 

In  shining  ranks  they  move,  v 


isr  svxiffler  e&  book  il 


And  drink  immortal  vigour  in, 
With  wonder  and  with  love. 

5  Then  at  thy  feet  with  awful  fear 

The  adoring  armies  fall; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  there. 
Before  the  eternal  all. 

6  There  T  would  vie  with  ali  the  host 

In  duty  ynd  in  bliss ; 
While  less  than  nothing  I  could  boast. 
And  vanity  confess.] 

7  The  more  thy  glories  strike  mine  eyes. 

The  humbler  I  shall  lie  ; 
Thus  while  I  sink,  my  joys  shall  rise 
Unmeasurably  high. 

HYMN  69.    CM. 

The  faithfulness  of  Got)  in  his  promises. 

EGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  them?, 
And  speak  some  boundless  thing, 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name 

Of  our  eternal  King. 
Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad  ; 
»-ing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace. 

And  the  performing  God. 
Proclaim,  "Salvation  irom  the  Lord 

"  For  wretched  dying  men  ;" 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word 

With  an  immortal  pen. 
Engraved  as  in  eternal  brass- 

The  mighty  promise  shines  ? 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  rase 

Those  everlasting  lines.] 
He  that  can  dash  whole  worlds  to  death, 

And  make  them  when  he  please  ; 
He  speaks,  and  that  almighty  breath 

Fulfils  his  great  decrees, 
His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong, 

As  that  which  built  the.skies  ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  alon^ 

Speaks  all  the  promises, 


book:  ir.  KHUH  70.  137 


7  He  said  "let  the  wide  heaven  be  spread," 
And  heaven  n  hed  ibeoad  ; 

"Abraro,  I'll  be  fchj  God,;'  he  said, 
And  he  was  Abram's  God., 
S  O  might  I  hear  thy  heavenly  tongue 
,u  thou  art  mini 
Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  divine. 
9  How  would  my  leaping  heart  rejoice 
And  think  mj 
1  trust  an  all-creating  voice, 
And  fait!  no  more. 

HYMN  70.    L.  M. 

<       '    leminidn  ovfer  the  ses\.     Psalni  evii.  23,  &c 

GOD  of  the  seas,  thy  thundering  voice 
"Makes  all  the  roaring  waves  rejoice  ! 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  in  the  sand. 

2  If  but  a  Moses  wave  thy  rod, 
The  sea  divides  and  owns  its  God ; 
The  stormy  floods  their  Maker  knew. 
And  let  his  chosen  armies  through. 

3  The  scaly  flocks  amidst  the  sea, 
To  thee,  their  Lord,  a  tribute  pay  ; 
The  meanest  fish  that  swims  the  flood 
Leaps  up,  and  means  a  praise  to  God. 

4  [The  larger  monsters  of  the  deep, 
On  thy  commands  attendance  keep, 
By  thy  permission  sport  and  play, 
And  cleave  along  their  foaming  way. 

5  If  God  his  voice  of  tempest  rears, 
Leviathan  lies  still,  and  fears  ; 
Anon  he  lifts  his  nostrils  high, 
And  spouts  the  ocean  to  the  sky.] 

6  How  is  thy  glorious  power  adored, 
Amidst  those  watery  nations,  Lord  ! 
Yet  the  bold  men  that  trace  the  seas, 
Bold  men  !  refuse  their  Maker's  praise. 

T  What  scenes  of  miracles  they  see. 
And  never  tune  a  song  to  thee  ! 


133  HYMN  71.  BODK  H 

While  on  the  flood  they  safely  ride, 
They  curse  the  hand  that  smooths  the  tide. 

8  Anon  they  plunge  in  watery  graves, 
And  some  drink  death  among  the  waves  : 
Yet  the  surviving  crew  blaspheme 
Nor  own  the  God  that  rescued  them.] 

0  O  for  some  signal  of  thine  hand, 

Shake  all  the  seas,  Lord,  shake  the  land  ; 
Great  Judge  descend,  lest  men  deny 
That  there's  a  God  that  rules  the  sky. 
Froni  thai  70th  to  the  108th  Hymn,  I  hop©  the -reader  will 

forgive  the  neglect  of  rhyme  in  the  first  and  third  lines  of 

J  he  stanzas. 

HYMN  71.     CM. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  creatures. 

THE  glories  of  my  Maker,  God, 
My  joyful  voice  shall  sing, 
And  call  the  nations  to  adore 
Their  former  and  their  King. 
2  'Twas  his  right  hand  that  shaped  our  clay. 
And  wrought  this  human  frame  ; 
But  from  his  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 
$  We  bring  our  mortal  powers  to  God, 
And  worship  with  our  tongues : 
We  claim  some  kindred  with  the  skies? 
And  join  the  angelic  songs. 

4  Let  grovelling  beasts  of  every  shape, 

And  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  rocks,  and  trees,  and  (ires,  and  seas. 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Ye  planets,  to  his  honour  shine, 

And  wheels  of  nature  roll ; 
Praise  him  in  your  unwearied  course 

Around  the  steady  pole. 
(>  The  brightness  of  our  Maker's  name 

The  wide  creation  fills ; 
And  his  unbounded  grandeur  flies 

Rcyond  the  heavenly  hills. 


ROOK  If.  HYBEN  72,  73.  139 

~~      HYMN  7*.     CM. 

The  Lord's  day  ;    or,  the  resurrection  of  Christ. 

BLESS'D  morning,  whose  young  dawning 
Beheld  our  rising  God  ;    '  (ra)  s 

That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dusl. 
And  leave  hie  Jark  abode  ! 

2  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb 

The  dear  Redeemer  lay, 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brough; 
The  third,  the  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force 

To  hold  our  God  in  vain  ; 
The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 
And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 
1  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord 
These  sacred  hours  we  pay, 
And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 
The  triumph  of  the  day. 
j  [Salvation  and  immortal  praise 
To  our  victorious  King;. 
Lot  heaven,  and  earthy  and  rocl^,  and  sea? 
"With  glad  hosaraiasring.] 

HYMN  73.   CM. 

Doubts  scattered  ;  or,  spiritual  joy  restored. 

'fJTENC'E  from  my  soul,  sad  thoughts  be  gone, 
And  leave  me  to  my  joys ; 
My  tongue  shall  tiiumph  in  my  God, 

And  make  a  joyful  noise. 
Darkness  and  doubts  had  veiled  my  mind. 

And  drowned  my  head  in  tears, 
Till  sovereign  grace,  with  shining  rajs^r  * 

Dispelled  my  gloomy  fears. 
0  what  immortal  joys  I  felt, 

And  raptures  all  divine, 
When  Jesus  told  me  T  was  hrs, 

And  my  Beloved  mine  \ 
In  vain  the  tempter  frights  my  soul, 

And  breaks  my  peace  in  vain  ; 
One  glimpse,  dear  Saviour,  ot  I  fry  faau. 

Rgri  vc5  my  joys  again. 


140  HYMN  74,  75.  BOOK  U, 

HYMN  74.    S.  M. 

Repentance  from  a  sense  of  divine  goodness  ;  or,  a  com- 
plaint of  ingratitude. 

IS  this  the  kind  return, 
And  these  the  thanks  we  owe, 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 
Whence  all  our  blessings  flow? 
.2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 
Has  sin  reduced  our  mind  ! 
What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we-. 
And  God  as  strangely  kind  ! 
3  [On  us  he  bids  the  sun 
Shed  his  reviving  rays ; 
For  us  the  skies  their  circles  run 
To  lengthen  out  our  days. 
I  The  brutes  obey  their  God  ! 
And  bow  their  necks  to  men, 
But  we  more  base,  more  brutish  things. 
Reject  his  easy  reign.] 
5  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God ! 
And  mould  our  souls  afresh  ! 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  stone. 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 

>8  Let  past  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes, 
And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall;. 
Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 

HYMN  75.   CM. 

Spiritual  and  eternal  joy ;  or,  the  beatific  sight  of  Chris}; 

FROM  thee,  my  God,  my  joy  shall  rise.. 
And  run  eternal  rounds, 
Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies* 
And  all  created  bounds. 
:2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul. 
Shall  death  itself  out-brave  : 
JLea'-e  dull  mortality  behind, 
A  d  fly  beyond  the  grave. 
3  There  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns, 
Fn  heaven's  unmeasured  space," 


BOOK  II.  HTTUffN  76.  1*1 


I'll  spend  a  long  eternity 

In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 
Millions  of  years  my  wandering  ey6S 

Shall  o'er  thy  beauties  rove, 
And  endless  ages  I'll  adore 

The  glories  of  ihv  love. 
[Sweet  Jesus  !  every  smile  of  thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  bring ; 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 

From  all  thy  graecs  spring. 
Haste,  my  beloved,  fetch  my  soul 

Up  to  thy  blessed  abode  ! 
Fly,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  sec 

My  Saviour  and  my  God.] 

HYMN  76.    C.  M. 

The  resurrection  and  ascension  of  Christ; 
OSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  light. 
That  clothed  himself  in  clay  ; 
Entered  the  iron  gates  of  death, 
And  tore  the  bars  away. 
2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread. 
Since  our  Immanuel  rose; 
lie  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away, 
And  spoiled  our  hellish  foes. 
•3  See  how  the  conqueror  mounts  aloik. 
And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  honour  in  his  flesh,. 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

4  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns. 

And  scatters  blessings  down  : 
Our  Jesus  tills  the  middle  seat 
Of  the  celestial  throne. 

5  [Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues*. 

To  reach  his  blessed  abode : 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs 
To  our  incarnate  God. 

6  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  5t«pg£' 

Your  sweetest  voice?  rajsc.. 


142       _        HffMN   77, 7B.  BOOK  li 

Let  heaven  and  all  created  things 
Sound  our  Immanuel's  praise.] 
HYMN  77.    L.M. 

The  christian  warfare. 

J  T AND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  feail 

And  gird  the  gospel  armour  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 
Where  thy  great  captain  Saviour's  gonciSj 
5J  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course, 
But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes  J 
Thy  Jesus  nailed  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose.] 

3  What  though  the  prince  of  darkness  rage  • 
And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite, 
Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 

To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night. 

4  What  though  thine  inward  lusts  rebel  ;> 
'Tis  but  a  struggling  gasp  for  life  ; 
The  weapons  of  victorious  grace 
Shall  slay  thy  sins,  and  end  the  strife,; 

&  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 
Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 
And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait ..■>■ 

8  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown,- 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace  : 
While  ail  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  leader's  praise 
HYMN  73.  C.  M. 

Redemption  by  Christ. 

WHEN  the  first  parents  of  our  rac< 
Rebelled  and  lost  their  God.,- 
And  the  infection  of  their  sin 
Had  tainted  all  their  blood  ;' 

5  Infinite  pity  touched  the  heart 

Of  the  eternal  Son  ; 
Descending  from  the  heavenly  coiu-t  - 
He  Iqft  his  Father's  throne- 


ftooK  ii.  ann«N  t*. 143 

3  Aside  the  Prince  of  Glory  threw 
His  most  divine  army, 
And  wrapped  his  Godhead  in  a  veil 
Of  our  inferior  clay. 
1  His  living  power  and  dying  love, 
Redeemed  unhappy  man, 
And  raised  the  ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  again. 

5  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  our  flesh  and  soul 

We  joyfully  resign; 
Blessed  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own, 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

6  Thine  honour  shall  for  ever  be 

The  business  of  our  days  ; 
For  ever  shall  our  thankful  tongues 
Speak  thy  deserved  praise. 
HYMN  79.     C.  M. 

Praise  to  tbe  Redeemer. 

J  LUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair. 

We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 

Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 
With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  bfgra.ee 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and  (O  amazing  love  !) 

He  ran  to  our  relief. 
Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  iled, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 

And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

lie  spoiled  the  powers  of  darkness  thufj 

And  broke  our  iron  chains ; 
Jesus  has  freed  our  captive  souls 

From  everlasting  pains. 
[In  vain  the  baffled  prince  of  hell 

His  cursed  project  tries  ; 
We  that  were  doomed  his  endless  slaves. 

Are  raised  above  the  skies.] 
0  !  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 


144  HVmiS  BO^ EOOK  li 

And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
Their  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

7  [Yes,  we  will  praise  thee,  dearest  Lord^ 

Our  souls  are  all  on  flame  ; 
Hosanna  round  the  spacious  earth 
To  thine  adored  name. 

8  Angels  !  assist  our  mighty  joys, 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  note 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told.] 

HYMN  80.     S.  M. 

God's  awful  power  and  goodness. 

H  !  the  almighty  Lord  ! 
How  matchless  is  his  power  ! 
Tremble,  0  earth,  beneath  his  word,. 

While  all  the  heavens  adore. 
2  Let  proud  imperious  kings 

Bow  low  before  his  throne  ! 
Crouch  to  his  feet,  ye  haughty  things^ 

Or  he  shall  tread  you  down. 
Above  the  skies  he  reigns, 

And  with  amazing  blows 
He  deals  insufferable  pains 

On  his  rebellious  foes. 

4  Yet,  everlasting  God  ! 

We  love  to  speak  thy  praise  s 
Thy  sceptre's  equal  as  thy  rod, 
The  sceptre  of  thy  grace. 

5  The  arms  of  mighty  love 

Defend  our  Zion  well, 
And  heavenly  mercy  walls  us  round 
From  Babylon  and  helL 

6  Salvation  to  the  King 

That  sits  enthroned  above ; 
Thus  we  adore  the  God  of  might, 
And  bless  the  God  of  love. 


lr>ooK  it.         hysun  ei.  ea.  145 

HYMN  ;>i.  C. 

Oar  sin  the  oatu        '         fs  death. 

A    ND  now  the  stales  have  lefl  mine  eye?, 
y%    Now  I  b  ee  : 

O,  the  cursed  dee  »nc  ! 

What  murderous  things  they  be, 

B  Were  those  the  traitors,  dearest  Lord, 
That  thy  fair  body  tore  f. 
Mobsters,  that  stained  those  heavenly  h: 
With  floods  of  purple  gore. 
B   Was  it  for  crimes  tba4  f  had  done 
My  dearest  Lord  was  slain, 
When  justice  seized  God's  only  Son, 
And  put  his  soul  to  pain  ( 

1  Forgive  my  guilt,  O  Prince  of  Peace, 

I'll  wound  my  God  no  more  • 
Hence  from  my  heart  ye  sins  begone, 
For  Jesus  I  adore. 
3  Furnish  me,  Lord,  with  heavenly  arm?', 
From  grace's  magazine, 
And  I'll  proclaim  eternal  war 
With  every  darling  sin. 

HYMN  8  2.     C.  M. 

Redemption  and  protection  from  spiritual  enemies. 

ARISE,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers, 
And  triumph  in  my  God ; 
Awake  my  voice,  and  loud  proclaim 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 

2  He  raised  me  from  the  depths  of  sin, 

The  gates  of  gaping  hell, 
And  fixed  my  standing  more  secure 
Than  'twas  before  I  fell. 

3  The  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Beneath  my  soul  he  placed. 
And  on  the  rock  of  ages  set 
My  slippery  footsteps  fast. 

4  The  city  of  my  blest  abode 

Is  walled  around  with  grace: 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark  stands 
To  shield  the  sacred  place, 


£46 %ZYMN  83.B*.  .BOOK  1 

5  Satan  may  vent  his  sharpest  spite. 
And  all  his  legions  roar; 
Almighty  mercy  guards  my  life, 
And  bounds  his  raging  power. 
G  Arise,  my  soul,  awake  my  voice, 
And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing, 
Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 
My  Saviour  and  my  King. 

HYMN  83.     C.  M. 

The  passion  and  exaltation  of  Chri-t. 

THUS  saith  the  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
"Awake  my  dreadful  sword  : 
"  Awake  my  wrath,  and  smite  the  man, 
"  My  fellow,*'  Faith  the  Lord. 
3  Vengeance  received  the  dread  command' 
And  armed,  down  she  flies  ; 
Jesus  submits  to  his  Father's  hand, 
And  brws  his  head,  and  dies. 
v>  But  O,  the  wisdom  and  the  grace 
That  join  with  vengeance  now : 
He  dies  to  save  our  guilty  race, 
And  yet  he  rises  too. 
'4  A  person  so  divine  was  he, 
Who  yielded  to  be  slain, 
That  he  could  give  his  soul  away, 
And  take  his  life  again. 
3  Live,  glorious  Lord  !  and  reign  on  high . 
Let  every  nation  sing, 
And  angels  sound  with  endless  joy 
The  Saviour  and  the  King. 

HYMN  S4.     S.  M. 

The  same. 

COME,  all  harmonious  tongues, 
Your  noblest  music  bring, 
'Tis  Christ  the  everlasting  God, 
And  Christ  the  man  we  sing. 
2  Tell  how  he  took  our  flesh, 
To  take  away  our  guilt ; 
Sing  the  dear  drops  of  sacred  blood 
That  hellish  monsters. spilt 


BOOK  If,  HYJMN"  05.  1*7 

3  [Alas  !  the  crnel  spear 

Went  deep  into  his  side, 
And  the  rich  flood  of  purple  gore 
Their  murderous  weapons  dyed. 

4  The  wares  of  swelling  grief 

Did  o'er  his  bosom  roll, 
tad  mountains  of  almighty  w 
Lay  heavy  on  his  soul.] 

5  Down  to  the  shades  of  death 

He  bowed  his  awful  bead  ; 
Yet  he  arose  to  live  and  reign 

When  death  itself  is  dead. 
iNo  more  the  bloody  spear. 

The  cross  and  nails  no  mo.*e  : 
For  hell  itsef  shakes  at  his  name. 

And  all  the  heavens  adore. 
There  the  Redeemer  sits, 

High  on  the  Fathers  throne  ; 
The  Father  lays  his  vengeance  by.. 

And  smiles  upon  his  Son. 
3  There  his  full  glories  shine 

With  uncreated  rays, 
And  bless  his  saints'  and  angels1  ej 

To  everlasting  days. 

IiYMN*C5.     C  M. 

SufEckr.cy  of  pardon; 

^irY  does  your  lace,  ye  humble  so  I 
f  V      Those  mournful  colours  wear ! 
What  doubts  are. these  that  wa:te  your  faith 

And  nourish  your  despair  ? 
What  though  your  numerous  sins  exceed 

The  stars  that  tiil  the  skies, 
And,  aiming  at  the  eternal  throne, 

Like  pointed  mountains  rue  ' 
What  though  your  mighty  guilt  beyond 

The  wide  creation  swell, 
And  hath  its  enrsed  foundation  laid 

LcfWTB  the  deep  of  hell .' 


148 HYMN  8&  87.        _  BO  OK  I 

4  See  here  an  endless  ocean  flows 
Of  never- failing  grace  ; 
Behold  a  dying  Saviour's  veins 
The  sacred  flood  increase. 
•5  It  rises  high  and  drowns  the  hills — 
Has  neither  shores  nor  bound  : 
Nor  if  we  search  to  find  our  sins, 
Our  sins  can  ne'er  be  found. 
<j  Awake,  our  hearts,  adore  the  grace 
That  buries  all  our  faults, 
And  pardoning  biood,  that  swells  above 
Our  follies  and  our  thoughts. 
HYMN  86.     C.  M. 

Freedom  from  sin  and  misery  in  heaven.. 

UR  sins,  alas !  how  strong  they  be ! 
And  like  a  violent  sea, 
They  break  our  duty,  Lord,  to  theej 

And  hurry  us  away. 
The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise  ! 

How  loud  the  tempests  roar ! 
But  death  shall  land  our  weary  souls 

Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 
There,  to  fulfil  his  swift  command 

Our  speedy  feet  shall  move  ; 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  winged  zeal. 

Or  cool  our  burning  love. 
There  shall  we  sit,  and  sing  and  tell, 

The  wonders  of  his  grace, 
Till  heavenly  raptures  fire  our  heart.*.1 

And  smile  in  every  face. 
For  ever  his  dear  sacred  name 

Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue, 
And  Jesus  and  salvation  be 

The  close  of  every  song. 

HYMN  37.    CM. 

The  Divine  glories  above  our  reason. 

OW  wondrous  great,  how  glorious  briph; 
Must  our  Creator  be, 
Who  dwells  amidst  the  dazzling  light 
Of  vast  infinitv. 


BOOK  II.  HYMN  88.  89. 149 

2  Our  soaring  spirits  upwards  rise 

Toward  the  celestial  throne ; 
Fain  would  we  see  the  hlesscd  Three. 
And  the  almighty  One. 

3  Our  reason  stretches  all  its  wiogB, 

And  climbs  above  the  skies: 
But  still  how  far  beneath  thy  feet 

Our  grovelling  reason  lies  ! 
\  Lord  here  we  bend  our  humble  souls. 

And  awfully  adore, 
For  the  weak  pinions  of  our  mind 

Can  stretch  a  thought  no  more,] 
r)  Thy  glories  infinitely  rise 

Above  our  labouring  tongue  ; 
In  vain  the  highest  seraph  trios 

To  form  an  equal  song. 
6  [In  humble  notes  our  faith  adores 

The  great  mysterious  King, 
While  angels  strain  their  nobler  power.-.. 

And  sweep  the  immortal  string.] 

HYMN  33.     C.   M. 

Solvation. 

SALVATION!  O,  the  joyful  sound 
'Tia  pleasure  to  our  ears ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound. 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin. 

At  heU's  dark  door  we  lay  : 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

"While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

HYMN  SO.     C,  ]tf. 

Christ's  victory  over  Sa.bui. 

XXOSAXNA  to  our  conquering  King 
The  prince  of  darkness  flies. 
2  N 


iso_      mrMMf  §0, BooKi 

His  troops  rash  headlong  down  to  hell, 
Like  lightning  from  the  skies. 

2  There,  bound  in  chains,  the  lions  roar, 

And  fright  the  rescued  sheep  ;  - 
But  heavy  bars  confine  their  power 
And  malice  to  the  deep. 

3  Hosanna  to  our  conquering  king? 

Ali  hail,  incarnate  love! 
Ten  thousand  son^s  and  glories  wait 
To  crown  thy  head  above. 
1  Thy  victories  and  thy  deathless  fame 
Through  the  wide  world  shall  run-. 
And  everlasting  ages  sing 
The  triumphs  thou  hast  won. 
HYMN  90.  C.  M. 

Faith  in  Christ  for  pardon  and  sanctificatk 

O  VV  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  ! 
Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 

Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 
But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  gracx-' 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word ; 
'"'  Ho  !  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 

"  And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 
My  soul  obeys  the  almighty  call* 

And  runs  to  this  relief, 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord 

O  help  my  unbelief. 
[To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  bloody 

Incarnate  God  !  I  fly  : 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 

From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  King: 

My  reigning  sin  subdue  : 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  seat, 

With  all  hishellibh  crew,] 
A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 
Jje  thou  my  strength  and  rightcousnesj, 

3fv  Jesus,  and  my  all. 


ROOK  If.  HYMN  91. 15X 

~~  HYMN  91,  CM. 

The  glory  of  Christ  in  heaven. 

Oil,  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys. 
The  glories  of  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beam? 

Of  his  overflow  ing  grace. 
2  Sweet  mnjesty  and  awful  love 

Sit  smiling  on  his  brow. 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 

At  humble  distance  bow. 
.1  "Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down  : 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers  rejoice 

To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 
i  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 

Through  every  heavenly  street, 
.  And  lay  their  highest  honours  down 

Submissive  at  his  feet. 

>  Those  soft,  those  blessed  feet  of  his. 

That  once  rude  iron  tore, 
High  on  a  throne  of  light  they  stand. 
And  all  the  saints  adore. 

>  His  head,  the  dear  majestic  head 

That  cruel  thorns  did  wound, 
See  what  immortal  glories  shine, 

And  circle  it  around  !] 
This  is  the  man,  the  exalted  man. 

Whom  we  unseen  adore  ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face. 

Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 
[Lord,  how  our  souls  are  all  on  fire 

To  see  thy  blessed  abode  ; 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praise 

To  our  incarnate  God  ! 
And  while  our  faith  enjoys  this  sight 

We  long  to  leave  our  clay  ; 
\nd  wish  thy  fiery  chariots,  Lord. 

To  fetch  our  souls  away.] 


152         .  HYMM"  ©2,  93.  BOOK  l| 


HYMN  92.  C.  M. 

The  church  saved,  and  her  enemies  disappointed. 
Composed  the  5  th  of  November,  1694. 

SHOUT  to  the  Lord,  and  let  our  joys 
'Through  the  whole  nation  run  ; 
Ye  christian  skies,  resound  the  noise 
Beyond  the  rising  sun. 

2  Thee,  mighty  God  !  our  souls  admire  ; 

Thee  our  glad  voices  sing; 
And  join  with  the  celestial  choir 

To  praise  the  eternal  King. 
.$  Thy  power  the  whole  creation  rule 

And  on  the  starry  skies 
Sits  smiling  at  the  weak  designs 

Thine  envious  foes  devise. 

4  Thy  scorn  derides  their  feeble  rage, 

And  with  an  awful  frown 
Flings  vast  confusion  on  their  plots, 
And  shakes  their  Babel  down. 

5  [Their  secret  fires  in  caverns  lay, 

And  we  the  sacrifice  : 
But  gloomy  caverns  strove  in  vain 
To  escape  aU-searchrng  eyes. 

6  Their  dark  designs  were  all  revealed. 

Their  treasons  all  betrayed  ; 
Praise  to  the  Lord  that  broke  the  snare 
Their  cursed  hands  had  laid.] 

7  In  vain  the  busy  sons  of  hell 

Still  new  rebellions  try, 
Their  souls  shall  pine  with  envious  rage 
And  vex  away  and  die. 

3  Almighty  grace  defends  our  land 

From  their  malicious  power  ; 
Let  christians  with  united  songs 
Almighty  grace  adore. 

HYMN  93.   S.  M. 

God  all,  and  in  all.    Psalm  lxxiii.  25 

MY  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
To  thcc,tothcc  I  call  5 


r,OOK  If.  HYMN  64. 153 

I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 
J  Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 
This  dungeon  where  I  dwell ; 
'Tis  Paradise  when  thou  art  here. 
It*  thou  depart  'tis  hell. 
3  [The  smilings  of  thy  face, 
How  amiable  they  are  ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embrace 
And  no  where  else  but  there. 

1  To  thee,  and  thee  alone 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss : 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne. 

And  dwell  where  Jesus  is.] 
:>  [Not  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  heavenly  place, 
If  God  his  residence  remove, 

Or  but  conceal  his  face.] 

6  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky 

Can  one  delight  afford. 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy, 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 

7  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll : 
The  circle  where  my  passions  move. 
And  centre  of  my  soul 
i  To  thee  my  spirits  dy, 
With  infinite  desire; 
And  yet  how  far  from  thee  I  lie  ! 
Dear  Jesus  raise  me  higher.] 

HYMN  94.  C.  M. 

GoJ  my  only  happiness.  Psalm  lxsiii,  25. 

Vj"  Y  God,  my  portion  and  my  love, 
My  everlasting  all, 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  [What  empty  things  are  all  the  skies, 

And  this  inferior  clod  ! 


.154, HYMN  95. BOOKJL 

There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys, 
There's  nothing  like  my  God. 

3  In  vain  the  bright,  the  burning  sun, 

Scatters  his  feeble  light ; 
'Tis  thy  sweet  beams  create  my  noon  : 
If  thou  withdraw  'tis  night. 

4  And  whilst  upon  my  restless  bed, 

Amongst  the  shades  I  roll, 
If  my  Redeemer  show  his  head, 
'Tis  morning  with  my  soul.] 

5  To  thee  we  owe  our  wealth  and  friends.; 

And  health  and  safe  abode  : 
Thanks  to  thy  name, for  meaner  things*. 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

6  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth. 

If  once  compared  to  thee  ? 
Or  what's  my  safety  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  friends  to  me? 

7  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth,  , 

And  call  the  stars  my  own  ; 
Without  thy  graces  and  thyself, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone. 
•$>  Let   others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas. 
And  grasp  in  all  the  shore  : 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face,        i 
And  I  desire  no  more. 

HYMN  95.    C.  M. 

Look  on  him  whom  they  pierced,  and  mourn. 

INFINITE  grief!  amazing  wo! 
Behold  my  bleeding  Lord! 
Hell  and  the  Jews  conspire  his  death. 
And  used  the  Roman  sword. 
2  O,  ttic  sharp  pangs  of  smarting  pain 
My  dear  Redeemer  bore! 
When  knotty  whips  and  ragged  thorns 
His  sacred  body  tore! 
1  But  knotty  wips  and  ragged  thorns 
In  vain  do  I  accuse: 


frOOKH.  HYMN  $6.  _ 156 

In  vain  I  blame  the  Roman  bands, 
And  the  more  spiteful  Jews. 

J   "Twere  you,  my  sins,  my  cruel  sins, 
His  chief  tormentors  were  ; 
Each  of  my  crimes  became  a  nail, 
And  unbelief  the  spear. 

o  'Twere  you  that  pulled  the  vengeance  down 
Upon  his  guiltless  head  : 
Break,  break,  my  heart!  0  burst  my  eyes', 
And  let  my  sorrows  bleed. 

3  Strike,  mighty  grace,  my  flinty  soul, 
Till  melting  waters  flow, 
And  deep  repentance  drown  mine  eyes. 
In  undissembled  wo. 

HYMN  9G.     C.  M. 

Distinguishing  love  ;  or,  angels  punished  and  men  saved 

OWN  headlong  from  their  native  skies 
The  rebel  angels  fell, 
And  thunder-bolts  of  flaming  wrath 
Pursued  them  deep  to  hell. 

J  Down  from  the  top  of  earthly  bl 
Rebellious  man  was  hurled  : 
And  Jesus  stooped  beneath  the  grave 
To  reach  a  sinking  world. 

J  O  love  of  infinite  degree! 
Immeasurable  grace! 
Must  heaven's  eternal  darling  die 
To  save  a  traitorous  race  ? 

1  Must  angels  sink  for  ever  down, 
And   burn  in  quenchless  lire, 
1\  liile  God  forsakes  his  shining  throne 
To  raise  us  wretches  higher  ? 

5  O  for  this  love  let  earth  and  skies 
With  hallelujahs  ring, 
And  the  full  choir  of  human  tongues 
All  hallelujahs  sirrg.- 


156  HYMN  97, 98.  BOOK  II. 

HYMN  97.     L.  M. 

The  same. 
ROM  heaven  the  sinning  angels  fell, 
And  wrath  and  darkness  chained  them 
But  man,  vile  man,  forsook  his  bliss,  [down: 
And  mercy  lifts  him  to  a  crown. 

2  Amazing  work  of  sovereign  grace, 
That  could  distinguish  rebels  so  ! 
Our  guilty  treasons  called  aloud 
For  everlasting  fetters  too. 

3  To  thee,  to  the0,  almighty  love, 
Our  souls,  ourselves,  our  all  we  pay  ; 
Millions  of  tongues^shall  sound  thy  praise 
On  the  bright  hills  of  heavenly  day. 

HYMN  98.    C.  M. 

Hardness  of  heart  complained  of. 

/W  Y  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is! 


JjrJP    How  heavy  here  it  lies! 
Heavy  and  cold  within  my  breast. 
Just  like  a  rock  of  ice! 

2  Sin,  like  a  raging  tyrant  sits 

Upon  this  flinty  throne, 
And  every  grace  lies  buried  deep 
Beneath  this  heart  of  stone. 

3  How  seldom  do  I  rise  to  God, 

Or  taste  the  joys  above  ! 
This  mountain  presses  down  my  faitlj, 
And  chills  my  flaming  love.  .. 

4  ^V  hen  smiling  mercy  courts  my  soul, 

With  all  its  heavenly  charms, 
This  stubborn,  this  relentless  thing, 
Would  thrust  it  from  my  arms. 
%  Against  the  thunders  of  thy  word 
Rebellious  I  have  stood  : 
My  heart  it  shakes  not  at  the  wrath 
And  terrors  of  a  God. 
6  Dear  Saviour,  steep  this  rock  of  mjn'c:; 
Jn  thine  own  crimson  seal 


BOOK  H- HYMN  99.  100.  157 

None  but  a  bath  of  blood  divine 
Can  melt  the  flint  away. 

HYMN  99.     C.  M. 

The  book  of  (id's  decrees. 

LET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
Abased  before  their  (iod  : 
Whate'er  his  sovereign  voice  hath  lorn 
He  governs  with  a  nod. 

2  Ten   thousard  ages  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  yenrs  and  worlds  to  corn- 
Stood  present  at  his  thought. 

3  There's  not  a  sparrow  or  a  worm 

But*  s  found  in  his  decrees  : 
He  raises  monarchs  to  their  thrones 
And  sinks  them  as  he  please.] 

4  If  light  attends  the  course  I  run, 

'Tis  he  provides  those  rays  ; 
And  'tis  his  hand  that  hides  my  sun. 
If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 
f  Yet  1  would  not  be  much  concerned, 
Nor  vainly  long  to  see 
The  volume  of  his  deep  decrees, 
What  months  are  writ  for  me. 
«>  "When  he  reveals  the  book  of  life, 
0  may  I  read  my  name 
Amongst  the  chosen  of  his  love, 
The  followers  of  the  Lamb. 
HYMN  100.    L.  M, 

The  presence  of  Christ  is  the  life  of  my  rou!. 

eOW  full  of  anguish  is  the  thought, 
How  it  distracts  and  tears  my  heart. 
If  God  at  last,  my  sovereign  Judge, 
■Should  frown,  and  bid  my  soul  "  Depart" 
Lord  when  I  quit  this  earthly  stage, 
Where  shall  I  fly  but  to  thy  breast  ? 
For  I  have  sought  no  other  home  : 
For  I  have  learned  no  other  rest. 
2  o 


S58  HITMIfr  101.  .  _5 

3  f  cannot  live  contented  here 
Without  some  glimpses  of  thy  face ; 
And  heaven  without  thy  presence  there.. 
Would  be  a  dark  and  tiresome  place. 

4  When  earthly  cares  engross  the  day, 
And  hold  my  thoughts  aside  from  thccr 
The  sinning  hours  of  cheerful  light 
Are  long  and  tedious  years  to  me. 

5  And  if  no  evening  visit's  paid 
Between  my  Saviour  and  my  soul, 
How  dull  the  night,  how  sad  the  shade  ; 
How  mournfully  the  minutes  roll ! 

0  This  flesh  of  mine  might  Ir'arn  as  soon 
T©  live,  yet  part  with  all  my  blood  ; 
To  breathe,  when  vital  air  is  gone, 
Or  thrive  and  grow  without  my  food. 

7  [Christ  is  my  light,  my  life,  my  care. 
My  blessed  hope,  my  heavenly  ppize 
Dearer  than  all  my  passions  are, 
My  limbs,  my  bowels,  or  my  eyes. 

8  The  strings  that  twine  about  my  heart. 
Tortures  and  racks  may  tear  them  pfF; 
But  they  can  never,  never  part 

With  their  dear  hold  of  Christ  my  love  : 

9  My  God  !  and  can  an  humble  child, 
That  loves  thee  with  a  ilame  so  high, 
Be  ever  from  thy  face  exiled 
Without  the  pity  of  thine  eye  ? 

J  0  Impossible  ! — For  thine  own  hands 
Have  tied  my  heart  so  fast  to  thee, 
And  in  thy  hook  the  promise  stands, 
That  where  thou  art,  thy  friends  must  be 
HYMN  101.  CM. 

The  world's  three  chief  temptation?. 

JHEN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine 
Wc  look  c.;:  things  below, 
Honour,  and  gold,  and  serWaljoy, 
How  vain  aad  datjgerous  too.* 


UOOK  II  HYMN  102.  159 

Honours  a  pulfof  noisy  breath: 

Yet  men  expose  their  blood, 
And  venture  everlasting  death 

To  gain  that  air)   good. 
Whilst  others  starve  the  nobler  mi 

And  feed  on  shining  dust, 
They  rob  the  serpent  of  his  food, 

To  indulge  a  sordid  lust. 
The  pleasures  that  allure  our  sense 

Are  dangerous  snares  to  =o*d- ! 
There's  but  a  drop  of  flattering  scree i 

And  dashed  with  bitter  bowls. 
God  is  my  all-sufficient  good, 

My  portion  and  my  choice  ; 
In  him  my  vast  desires  are  filled, 

And  all  my  powers  rejoice. 
In  vain  the  world  accosts  my  ear, 

And  tempts  my  heart  anew  ; 
I  cannot  buy  your  bliss  so  dear, 

Nor  part  wiih  heaven  for  you. 
HYMNlOi.   L..M. 

A  hpppy  resurrection. 
"O,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more, 
But  with  a  cheerful  gasp  resign. 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave, 
These  dying,  withering  limbs  of  miiu 
J  Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh, 
And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust ; 
My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 
-i  Break  sacred  morning  through  the  skies 
ing  that  delightful,  dreadful  day; 
Cut  short  the  hours,  dear  Lord,  and  come 
Thy  lingering  wheels  how  long  they  stay  ! 
1  Our  weary  spirits  faint  to  see 
The  light  of  thy  returning  face, 
\nd  hear  the  language  of  those  lips, 
*'•  I  en  God  hath  shed  his  richest  grace 


160  HYMN  103,  104.  BOOK  I 


[Haste  then  upon  the  wings  of  love, 
Rouse  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay, 
That  we  may  join  in  heavenly  joys, 
And  sing  the  triumph  of  the  day.] 
HYMN  103.  CM. 

Christ's  commission.    John  iii.  16,  17. 

i  OME,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 
J   With  new  melodious  songs, 
Come  render  to  almighty  grace 

The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 
So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pitied  dying  men. 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 

To  give  them  life  again. 
Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  armed 

With  a  revenging  rod  \ 
lNo  hard  commission  to  perform 

The  vengeance  of  a  God. 
But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne. 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, 

And  brought  salvation  down. 
Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wound-  „. 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry  ; 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 

And  you  shall  never  die. 
See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls 

Accept  thine  offered  grace  ; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 

And  give  the  Father  praise. 
HYMN  104.  S.  M. 

A1SE  your  triumphant  songs 
To  an  immortal  tune  ; 
Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deed.- 

Celestial  grace  has  done. 
Sing  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  beloved  chose, 
And  bid  him  raise  our  wretched  race. 

From  their  abyss  of  woes. 


BOOK  H. HYMN  105.  ^ 161 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  b< 

No  terror  clothes  his  brow, 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  soul- 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  Twas  mercy  tilled  the  throne, 

And  wrath  Btood  silent  b)  , 
When  Christ  was  Bent  with  pardons  down 
To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 

5  Now  sinners  dry  your  tears, 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease  ; 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  lo\  i 

And  take  the  offered  peace. 

6  Lord,  we  obey  thj  call  ; 

We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 
HYMN  105.  C.  M. 

K\epentance  flowing  from  the  patience  of  God, 

AND  are  we  wretches  yet  alive  ! 
And  do  we  yet  rebel ! 
"Tis  boundless,  His  amazing  love. 
That  bears  us  up  from  hell ! 
.  The  burden  of  our  weighty  guilt 
"Would  sink  us  down  to  flames, 
And  threatening  vengeance  rolls  above 
To  crush  our  feeble  frames. 

3  Almighty  goodness  cries,  * Forbear,'" 

And  straight  the  thunder  stays  ; 
And  dare  we  now  provoke  his  wrath, 
And  weary  out  his  grace. 

4  Lord,  we  have  long  abused  thy  love. 

Too  long  indulged  our  sin  ; 
Our  aching  hearts  e'en  bleed  to  see 
What  rebels  we  have  been. 
5  No  more,  ye  lusts,  shall  ye  command  ; 
No  more  will  we  obey  : 
Stretch  out,  O  God,  thy  conquering  hand. 
And  drive  thy  foes  away. 


162  KYMH  106.  107.  jBpSKJt 

"  HYMN  106.  CM." 

Repentance  at  the  cross. 

jH,  if  my  soul  was  formed  for  wo, 
How  would  I  vent  my  sighs ! 
Repentance  should  like  rivers  flow 
From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 
2  'Twas  for  my  sins  my  dearest  Lord 
Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  groaned  away  a  dying  life, 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

0  0  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucified  my  God  ; 
Those  sins  that  pierced  and  nailed  his  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood  ! 

4  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die, 

My  heart  has  so  decreed  ; 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

5  Whilst  with  a  melting  broken  heart 

My  murdered  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sin?, 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 
HYMN  107.  CM. 

The  everlasting  absence  of  God  intolerable 

HAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
The  appointed  hour  makes  haste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  1  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound  "  Depart. " 

3  [The  thunder  of  that  dismal  word 

Would  so  torment  my  ear, 
'Twouldtear  my  soul  asunder,  Lord. 
With  most  tormenting  fear.] 

1  [What,  to  be  banished  from  my  life. 

And  yet  forbid  to  die  ! 
To  linger  in  eternal  pain, 
Yet  death  for  ever  fly  !J 


I  noox  ii.  HYiwaa"  108.  163 

O!  wretched  slate  of  deep  despair. 

To  see  my  God  remove. 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  wh 

I  must  not  taste  his  love. 
Jesus !  1  throw  my  arms  around, 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast ; 
"Without  a  gracious  smile  from  th 

My  spirit  cannot  rest. 
0  !  tell  me  that  my  worthies-  D&m< 

Is  graven  on  thy  hand? ; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book. 

Where  im  salvation  stand.-. 
8  [Give  me  one  kind  assuring  word. 

To  sink  my  fears  again  ; 
And  cheerfully  my  soul  shall  wait 

Her  threescore  vears  and  ten.] 
HYMN  103.  C.  M. 

Access  to  the  throne  of  grace  by  a  met 
/~<0ME  let  us  lift  our  joyful  vyes 
Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  sec  our  Father  there 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 
3  Once  'twas  the  seat  of  dreadful  wrath 
And  shot  devouring  flame  : 
Our  God  appeared  consuming  fire, 
And  Ve&ge&BCe  was  his  name. 
>  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus"  blood  - 
That  calmed  his  frowning  face. 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  thro: 
And  turned  the  wrath  to- grace. 
•  Now  we  may  how  before  hi 
And  venture  near  the  Lord  ; 
No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 
Nor  double-flamiBg  sword. 
>  -The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 
Are  opened  by  the  Son  : 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise 
And  reach  the  almighty  throne. 
;  To  th.ee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  brmcr 
Great  Advocate  on  high  •, 


164 HYMN  109,  110.         B60K  IT. 

And  glory  to  the  eternal  King 
That  lays  his  fury  by. 

HYMN  10;     L.  M. 

The  darkness  of  providence. 

LORD,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
The  obscure  abyss  of  Providence  ; 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines, 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 

2  Now  thou  arrayest  thine  awful  face 
In  angry  frowns,  without  a  smile  : 

We,  through  the  cloud,  believe  thy  grace-, 
Secure  of  thy  compassion  still. 

3  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress 
We  sail  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight ; 
Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness, 
Through  all  the  briars,  and  the  night. 

4  Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod 
Resolve  to  scourge  us  here  below, 
Still  we  must  lean  upon  our  God, 
Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through, 

HYMN  110.    S.  M. 

Triumph  over  death  in  hope  of  the  resurrectibi-.* 
A  ND  must  this  body  die  ? 
■"*■  Tliis  mortal  frame  decay  ? 

And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms, 

Shall  but  refine  this  flesh, 
Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comc< 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 

And  often  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust; 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 
5  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape,  and  every  fact 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 


BOOK  II  HY1VIN  111,  112-  165 

o  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 
We  would  adore  hi>  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  power  above. 
6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

HYMN  ill.  CM. 

Thanksgiving  for  victury:    or,  God's  dominion,  and  our  de- 
liverance. 

ION  rejoice,  and  Judah  sing, 
The  Lord  assumes  his  throne; 
Let  Christians  own  their  heavenly  Kin::. 
And  make  his  .glories  known. 
J  The  great,  the  wicked,  and  the  proud. 
From  their  high  seats  are  hurled  ; 
Jehovah  rides  upon  a  cloud, 

And  thunders  through  the  world. 
•j  He  reigns  upon  the  eternal  hills, 
Distributes  mortal  crowns ; 
Empires  are  rixed  beneath  his  smiles^. 
And  totter  at  h  is  frowns. 
:   Navies,  that  rule  the  ocean  wide, 
Are  vanquished  by  his  breath  ; 
And  legions  armed  with  power  and  pi  id; 
Descend  to  watery  death. 
3  Let  tyrants  make  no  more  pretence, 
To  vex  our  happy  land  ; 
Jehovah's  name  is  our  defence^ 
Our  buckler  is  his  hand. 
>i  {Long  may  the  king  our  sovereign  Jivjc- 
To  rule  us  by  his  word  : 
And  all  the  honours  he  can  give 
Be  oiTeied  to  the  Lord.] 

HYMN112.  L.iU 

Angels  ministering  to  Christ  and  to  saju!..-. 

GREAT  God,  to  what  a  glorious  height 
Hast  thou  advanced  thaLord  thy  S.on-1 


166  HYMN  113. BSO&  It* 

Angels,  in  all  their  robes  of  light, 
Are  made  the  servants  of  his  throne, 
52  Before  his  feet  their  armies  wait, 
And  swift  as  flames  of  fire  they  move. 
To  manage  his  affairs  of  state, 
In  works  of  vengeance  or  of  love. 

3  His  orders  run  through  all  their  hosts. 
Legions  descend  at  his  command, 

To  shield  and  guard  the  christian  coasts. 
When  foreign  rage  invades  our  land. 

4  Now  they  are  sent  to  guide  our  feet 
Up  to  the  gates  of  thine  abode, 
Through  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet. 
In  travelling  the  heavenly  road. 

5  Lord,  when  I  leave  this  mortal  ground. 
y\nd  thou  glial t  bid  me  rise  and  comey 
Send  a  beloved  angel  down 

Safe  to  conduct  mv  spirit  home. 
HYMN  113,    p.;M; 

The  fame. 

r*F$HE  majesty  of  Solomon, 
1      How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
The  servants  waiting  round  his  throm :, 
The  ivory  and  the  gold. 

2  But,  mighty  God  !  thy  palace  shine- 

With  far  superior  beams : 
Thine  angel  guards  are  swift  as  winds 
Thy  ministers  are  flames. 

3  Soon  as  thine  only  Son  had  made 

His  entrance  on  the  earth, 
A  shining  army  downward  iled 
To  celebrate  his  birth. 

4  And  when  oppressed  with  pains  and  fe"ar 

On  the  coid  ground  he  lies, 
Behold  a  heavenly  form  appears, 
To  allay  his  agonies. 
->  Now  to  the  hands  of  Christ  our  king; 
Are  all  their  legions  given  ; 
They  wait  upon  his  saints,  and  bring 
lit?  cho?cn  beirs  to  heaven. 


BOOK  H.    KYMN  114   115.  167 

6  Pleasure  and  praise  run  through  their  host, 

To  see  a  sinner  turn  ; 
Then  Satan  has  a  captive  \> 
And  Christ  a  subject  born. 

7  But  there's  an  hour  of  brighter  jo; . 

When  he  his  angels  sends 
Obstinate  rebels  to  destroy, 
And  gather  in  his  friends. 
S  O  !  could  I  say,  without  a  doubt, 
There  shall  my  soul  be  found  : 
Then  let  the  great  archangel  sh. 
And  the  last  trumpet  sound. 

HYMN  ill.      CM. 

Christ's  death,  victory,  and   dominie;?. 

iSING  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death  j 
He  conquered  when  he  fell ; 
••  Tis  finished,"  said  his  dying  breath. 
And  shook  the  gates  of  hell. 
I  ••  "Tis  finished,"  our  Immanuel  cries, 
That  dreadful  work  is  done  ; 
Hence  shall  his  sovereign  throne  arise: 
His  kingdom  is  begun. 
3  His  cross  a  sure  foundation  laid 
For  glory  and  renown, 
When  through  the  regions  of  the  dead 
He  passed  to  reach  the  crown, 
i  Exalted  at  his  Father's  side 
Sits  our  victorious  Lord  ; 
To  heaven  and  hcl!  his  hands  divide 
The  vengeance  or  reward. 
i  The  saints  from  his  propitious  eye 
Await  their  several  crowns, 
And  all  the  sons  of  darkness  fly 
The  terrors  of  his  frowns. 

HYMN  11$.  €;  M. 

the  avenger  of  his  saints ;  or,  his  kingdom  Ban  . 

IGH  as  the  heavens  above  the  ground 
Reigns  the  Creator,  God  ; 
Wide  as  the  whole  creation's  bound 
Extends  his  awful  rod. 


168_  HYMN   116,117  BOOK  \L 

2  Let  princes  of  exalted  state 

To  him  ascribe  their  crown, 

Render  their  homage  at  his  feet, 

And  cast  their  glories  down. 

3  Know  that  his  kingdom  is  supreme. 

Your  lofty  thoughts  are  vain  ; 
He  calls  you  gods,  that  awful  name  I 
But  you  must  die  like  men. 

4  Then  let  the  sovereigns  of  the  globe 

Not  dare  to  vex  the  just ; 
He  puts  on  vengeance  like  a  robe, 
And  treads  the  worms  to  dust. 

5  Ye  judges  of  the  earth  be  wise, 

And  think  of  heaven  with  fear ; 
The  meanest  saint  that  you  despise 
Plas  an  avenger  there. 

HYMN  116.  C.  M. 

Mercies  and  thanks. 

OW  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 
As  my  eternal  God, 
Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up.v 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad? 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead  ? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receive? 
From  thine  exalted  head. 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have, 

Shall  be  for  ever  thine  ; 
Whate'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands  resign. 
.1  Yet,  if  I  might  make  some  reserve 
And  duty  did  not  call, 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great 
That  I  should  give  him  all. 

HYMN  117.  L.M. 

Living  and  dying  with  God  present, 

CANNOT  bear  thine  absence,  Lord  > 

My  life  expires  if  thou  depart ; 
Be  thou  my  heart,  still  near  my  God, 
And  thou,  my  God,  be  near  my  heart- 


BOOK  II.  HYMN  118,  113.    _        169 

1  was  not  born  for  earth  or  sin, 
Nor  can  I  live  on  things  so  vile  : 
Yet  I  will  stay  m\  Father's  time, 
And  hope  and  wait  for  heaven  awhile. 
Then,  dearest  Lord,  in  thine  embrace 
Let  me  resign  my  ileeting  breath, 
And  with  a  smile  upon  my  face, 
lie  important  hour  of  death 
HYMN  118.  L.  M. 

The  priesthood  of  Christ. 

LOOD  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  skit 
Revenge,  the  blood  of  Abel  cries : 
But  the  dear  stream  when  Christ  was  slain 
Speaks  peace  as  loud  from  every  vein. 
Pardon  and  peace  from  God  on  high : 
Behold  he  lays  his  vengeance  by  : 
And  rebels  that  deserve  his  sword, 
Become  the  favourites  of  the  Lord. 
To  Jesus  let  our  praises  rise, 
Who  gave  his  life  a  sacrifice  ; 
Now  he  appears  before  his  God, 
And  for  our  pardon  pleads  his  blood. 
HYMN  11 9.  CM. 

The  holy  scriptures. 

LADEN  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears. 
I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord  ; 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears 

But  in  thy  written  word. 
The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage  ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 

Almost  in  every  page. 
This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown  : 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 

Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 
Here  censecrated  water  flows 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin  ; 


170  llYSVSN  120. BOOK  Jr. 

Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 
~>  This  is  the  Judge  that  ends  the  strife. 
Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life 
Through  all  this  gloomy  veil. 
3  0!  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God., 
My  roving  feet  command  : 
.Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 
HYMN  120.  S.  iL 

The  law  and  gospel  joined  in  seripCmt 

f  ■  ^HE  Lord  declares  his  will, 
JL    And  keeps  the  world  in  awe  ; 
Amidst  the  smoke  on  Sinai's  hill 
Breaks  out  his  fiery  law. 

2  The  Lord  reveals  his  face, 

And  smiling  from  above, 
Sends  down  the  gospel  of  his  grace, 
The  epistles  of  his  love. 

3  These  sacred  words  impart 

Our  Maker's  just  commands  ; 
The  pity  of  his  melting  heart, 
And  vengeance  of  his  hands. 
1  [Hence  we  awake  our  fear, 

We  draw  our  comfort  hence  ; 
The  arms  of  grace  are  treasured  licit ^ 
And  armour  cf  defence. 
3  We  learn  Christ  crucified, 
And  here  behold  his  blood  ; 
All  arts  and  knowledges  beside 
Will  do  us  little  good.] 
;  We  read  the  heavenly  word, 
We  take  the  offered  grace, 
Obey  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  promises. 
'   In  vain  shall  Satan  rage 
Against  a  book  divine, 


BOOK  II  HYMN  3Ul.iaflk  172 

Where  wrath  and  lightning  guard  the  page, 
"Where  beams  of  mercy  shine. 
HYMN  121.  L.  fti 

The  law  and  »o?nel  distinguished. 

rpiIE  law  commands  and  make?  us  know 
•■-    What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe  \ 

But  lis  the  gospel  must  reveal 

"Where  lies  our  strength  to  do  his  will. 
2  The  law  discovers  guilt  and  sin, 

And  shows  how  vile  our  hearts  have  ho 

Only  the  gospel  ran  express 

Forgiving  love  and  cleansing  grace. 
J  "What  curses  doth  the  law  denounce 

Against  the  man  that  fails  hut  once, 

But  in  the  gospel  Christ  appears, 

Pardoning  the  guilt  of  numerous  years 
f  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 

Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  Jaw: 

Fly  to  the  hope  the  gospel  gives : 

The  man  that  trusts  the  promise  II 
HYMN  \9f.  L.  M. 

Retirement  and  meditation. 
~\  a"  V  God,  permit  me  not  to  he 
.fy  a    A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee  ; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  n 
Forgc^l  of  my  highest  love. 
Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  eai 
Apd  thus  debase  my  heavenr/  birth  I 
V  'uv  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour  go  ? 
Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  scn^  : 
One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me 

the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

rth  with  all  her  scenes  withdraw] 
noise  and  vanity  begone  ; 
In  secret  silence  of  the  mind. 
Uv  heaven  ?nd  there  mv  God  l  find 


172  HYMN  123.  124.  BO 

HYMN  123.     L.  M. 

The  benefit  of  public  ordinances. 

AWAY  from  every  mortal  care, 
Away  from  earth  our  souls  retreat : 

We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 

And  wait  and  worship  near  thy  (ect. 
.2  Lord,  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace 

We  see  thy  feet,  and  we  adore  ; 

We  gaze  upon  thy  lovely  face, 

And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  power. 
>  While  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn-, 

United  groans  ascend  on  high  ; 

And  prayer  bears  a  quick  return 

Of  blessings  in  variety. 
■1  [If  Satan  rage  and  sin  grows  strong, 

Here  we  receive  some  cheering  word. 

We  gird  the  gospel  armour  on, 

To  tight  the  battles  of  the  Lord. 
5  Or  if  our  spirit  faints  and  dies, 

(Or  conscience  galled  with  inward  stiqgsl 

Here  doth  the  righteous  Sun  arise, 

With  healing  beams  beneath  his  wings.] 
V)  Father!  my  soul  would  still  abide 

Within  thy  temple,  near  thy  side ; 

But  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart, 
-Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 
HYMN  124.     CM. 

Moses,  Aaron,  and  Joshua. 

TIS  not  the  law  often  commands 
On  Holy  Sinai  given, 
Or  sent  to  men  by  Moses'  hands.^ 
Can  bring  us  safe  to  heaven. 

2  Tis  not  the  blood  which  Aaron  Sp%- 

Nor  smoke  of  sweetest  smell, 
Can  buy  a  pardon  for  our  guilt, 
Or  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Aaron,  the  priest,  resigns  his  breath" 

At  God's  immediate  will ; 
And  in  the  desert  yields  to  deatli 
Upon  the  appointed  mil. 


BOOK  II.  HYMN  125.  126.  173 

I  And  thus,  on  Jordan's  yonder  side 
The  tribes  of  Israel  stand, 
While  Moses  bowed  his  head  and  died, 

Short  of  the  promised  land. 
Israel  rejoice,  nowJothiid  leads, 
He  11  bring  your  tribes  to  rest ; 
So  far  the  Saviour's  name  exceeds 
The  ruler  and  the  priest. 

iiVMN    123.     L.  M. 

Faith  and  repentance  ;  unbelief" ur.J  impeaii' 

LIFE  and  immortal  joys  are  given, 
To  souls  that  mourn  the  sins  they've  done, 
Children  of  wrath  made  heirs  of  heaven 
By  faith  in  God's  eternal  Son. 
Wo  to  the  wretch  who  never  felt 
The  inward  pangs  of  pious  grief, 
But  adds  to  all  his  crying  guilt, 
The  stubborn  sin  of  unbelief. 
The  law  condemns  the  rebel  dead5 
Under  the  wrath  of  God  he  lies  ; 
lie  seals  the  curse  on  his  own  head, 
And  with  a  double  vengeance  dies. 
HYMN  126.     C.  M. 

God  glorified  in  the  gospel. 

PIIE  Lord  descending  from  above, 
Invites  his  children  near : 
While  power,  and  truth,  and  boundless  love 

Display  their  glories  here. 
Here, in  thy  gospel's  wondrous  fram<\ 

Fresh  wisdom  we  pursue  ; 
A  thousand  angels  learn  thy  name, 
Beyond  whate'er  they  knew. 
3  Thy  name  is  writ  in  fairest  lines, 
Thy  wonders  here  we  trace  : 
Wisdom  through  all  the  mystery  shi;ies> 

And  shines  in  Jesus'  face. 
The  law  itshest  obedience  owes 
ur  incarnate  God<! 


174'  HYI&H  127, 128,  BOOK  i; 


And  thy  revenging  justice  shows 

Its  honour  in  his  blood. 
j  But  still  the  lustre  of  thy  grace 

Our  warmer  thoughts  employ  ; 
Gilds  the  whole  scene  with  brighter  ravss 

And  more  exalts  our  joy. 

HYMN   127.     L.  M. 

Circumcision  and  baptism. 
Written  only  for  those  who  practise  infant  baptisv 

THUS  did  the  sons  of  Abram  pass 
Under  the  bloody  sen.1  of  grace  ; 
The  young  disciples  bore  the  yoke, 
Till  Christ  the  painful  bondage  broke* 

2  By  milder  ways  doth  Jesus  prove 
His  Father's  covenant  and  his  love  f 
He  seals  to  saints  his  glorious  grace. 
And  not  forbids  their  infant  race. 

>  Their  seed  is  sprinkled  with  his  blood  . 
Their  children  set  apart  for  God  : 
His  Spirit  on  their  offspring  shed, 
Like  water  poured  upon  the  head. 
Let  every  saint  with  cheerful  voice 
In  this  large  covenant  rejoice  : 
Young  children,  in  their  early  days,- 
Shall  give  the  God  of  Abram  praib< 

HYMN   123.     C.  M. 

Corrupt  n&tnre  from  Adam, 
LESSED  with  the  joys  of  ianoi 
Adam  our  father  stood, 
Till  he  debased  his  soul  to  sense. 

And  eat  the  unlawful  food. 
Now  we  are  born  a  sensual  race. 

To  sinful  joys  inclined  ; 
Reason  hath  lost  its  native  place. 

And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 
While  flesh,  and  sense,  and  paSsion^JipigQs 

Sin  is  the  swee'.est  good  ; 
We  fancy  music  in  our  chains,. 
\  nd.so  forget  (he  !oarl 


BOOK  II.  HYMN  129,  130.    _  173 

1  Great  God  !  renew  our  ruined  frame  ; 

Our  broken  powers  restore : 
Inspire  us  with  a  heavenly  ilame, 
Ami  flesh  shall  reign  no  more. 
5  Eternal  Spirit !  write  thy  law 
I "pon  our  inward  pans, 
And  let  the  second  Adam  draw 
I  lis  image  in  our  hearts. 

HYMN  129.     L.  M. 

We  walk  by  faith,  not  by  sight. 

•  ^TMS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 
-*-    We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night  - 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies  ; 
She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear ; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through. 
While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 
Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow- 
And  rocks  and  dangers  till  the  way. 

1  So  Abram  by  divine  command, 
Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God  ; 
liis  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fifed  his  zeal  along  the  road. 
HYMN  130.    C.  M. 

The  new  creation. 

TTEXD,  while  God's  exalted  Son 
Doth  his  own  glories  show  ; 
"  Behold,  I  sit  upon  my  throne, 

"  Creating  all  things  new. 
"  Nature  and  sin  are  passed  away. 

"  And  the  old  Adam  dies  ; 
"  My  hands  a  new  foundation  lay  : 

"  Sec  the  new  world  arise  ! 
"  I'll  be  a  sun  of  righteousness 

"To  the  new  heavens  I  make  : 
•  None  but  the  new-born  heirs  of  grace 

•  My  glories  shall  partake." 


176  EYMH 131.  _JSooR  i! 

4  Mighty  Redeemer!  set  me  free 

From  my  old  state  of  sin  ; 

O  make  my  soul  alive  to  thee : 

Create  new  powers  within. 

5  Renew  mine  eyes,  and  form  mine  ears. 

And  mould  my  heart  afresh  ; 
Give  me  new  passions,  joys  and  fears.. 
And  turn  the  stone  to  flesh. 

6  Far  from  the  regions  of  the  dead, 

From  sin,  ajid  earth,  and  hell ; 
In  the  new  world  that  grace  hath  made 
I  would  for  ever  dwell. 

HYMN  131.     L.  M. 

The  excellency  of  the  christian  religion. 

ET  everlasting  glories  crown 
Thy  head,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord  ; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down 
And  writ  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 
[What  if  we  trace  the  globe  around, 
And  search  from  Britain  to  Japan, 
There  shall  he  no  religion  found 
So  just  to  God,  so  safe  for  man. 
In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 
Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon  ; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 
How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree  ! 
How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands  ! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be  ! 
How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands  ! 
[Not  the  feigned  fields  of  heathenish  bliss 
Could  raise  such  pleasures  in  the  mind  : 
Nor  doth  the  Turkish  paradise 
Pretend  to  joys  so  well  refined.] 

Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  thv  faith  with  treacherous  art, 

Fd  call  the  n  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 


H  HYMN  132   133.  1*7 

"  HYMN  132.  C.  M. 

The  offices  of  Christ. 

W     bless  the  prpphet  of  the  Lord, 
That  conies  with  (ruth  and 
Jesus,  thy  Spirit  and  thy  word 
Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 
2  We  reverence  our  High-Priest  above. 
Who  offered  up  his  blood, 
And  lives  to  carry  on  his  love, 
By  pleading  with  our  God. 

1  We  honour  our  exalted  King  ; 
How  sweet  are  his  commands  ! 
He  guards  our  souls  from  hell  and  sin 
By  his  almighty  hands. 

i  Hosanna  to  his  glorious  name, 
Who  saves  by  different  ways : 
His  mercies  lay  a  sovereign  claim 
To  our  immortal  praise. 

HYMK133.L.  M. 

The  operations  of  the  holy  spirit. 

V7\  TERNAL  Spirit  !  we  confess 
_i   And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  thine  heavenly  ray 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day  : 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

.3  Thy  power  and  glory  works  within, 
And  breaks  the  chains  of  reigning  sin  ; 
Doth  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  forms  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

i  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice  j 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys  ; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wrind, 
And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 


178  H¥I«N  134?  135, 136.  BOOK  it1 


T 


HYMN  134.  C,  M. 

Circumcision  abolished* 

HE  promise  was  divinely  free  ; 

Extensive  was  the  grace  ; 
I  will  the  God  of  Abraham  bo, 

"  And  of  his  numerous  race." 


2  He  said,  and  with. a  bloody  seal 

Confirmed  the  word's  he  spoke  ; 
Long  did  the  sons  of  Abraham  feel 
The  sharp  and  painful  yoke  ; 

3  Till  God's  own  Son  descending  low, 

Gave  his  own  flesh  to  bleed ; 
And  Gentiles  taste  the  blessings  now, 
From  the  hard  bondage  freed. 
t  The  God  of  Abraham  claims  our  praise  ; 
His  promises  endure ; 
And  Christ  the  Lord  in  gentler  ways 
Makes  the  salvation  sure. 

HYMN  135.  L.M. 

Tyres  and  prophecies  of  Christ. 

OEHOLD  the  woman's  promised  seed  ! 
Behold  the  great  Messiah  come  ! 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 
To  give  him  the  superior  room. 

2  Abraham  the  saint  rejoiced  of  old 
When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw  : 
Moses,  the  man  of  God,  foretold 
This  great  fulfiller  of  his  law. 
The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name, 
Obtained  their  chief  design,  and  ceased  ; 
The  incense,  and  the  bleeding  lamb, 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest. 
Predictions  in  abundance  meet 
To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head  : 
Jesus,  we  worship  at  thy  feet, 
And  nations  own  the  promised  seed. 
'     HYMN  136.  L.  M. 

Mhaclcs  at  the  birth  of  Christ. 

rpHE  King  of  glory  sends  his  Son 

To  make  his  entrance  on  this  earth  . 


UOOK  II.  HY1VZIJ  137,  133.  I7S 

Behold  the  midnight  bright  as  noon, 

And  heavenly  hosts  declare  his  birth. 
2  About  the  young  Redeemer's  head 

What  wonders  and  what  glories  meet  . 

An  unknown  star  arose  and  led 

The  eastern  sages  to  his  feet. 
5  Simeon  and  Anna  both  conspire 

The  infant  Saviour  to  proclaim  ; 

Inward  they  felt  the  sacred  (ire, 

And  blessed  the  babe,  and  owned  his  nanii 
4  Let  Jews  and  Greeks  blaspheme  aloud, 

And  treat  the  holy  child  with  scorn  : 

Our  souls  adore  the  eternal  Sod, 

Who  condescended  to  be  born. 
HYMN  137.  L.M. 

Miracles  in   the  life,  death,  r.nJ   resurrection  c.f  Q\      ". 

"OEHOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive  ! 
Behold  the  dead  awake  and  live  ! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders,  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  thchait, and  bless  his  name. 
Thus  doth  the  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
Whils  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 
He  dies !  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood  ; 
He  rises  and  appears  a  God  ; 
Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  mere  to  die. 
Hence  and  for  ever  from  my  hear 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fear.?  depart. 
And  to  (hose  hands  my  soul  i 

h  bear  credentials  so  divine- 
HYMN  13C.    L.  M. 
The  power  of  the  gospel. 
PUIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  \o\ 
Sent  to  the  nations  from  above  - 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 
This  rr-medy  did  wisdom  find, 
heal  diseases  of  the  mind  ' 


180 HYMH  139,  140.  BOOK  U 

This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruined  creature,  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive  ; 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  live  ; 

Dry  bones  are  raised,  and  clothed  afresh, 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turned  to  flesh. 

4  [Where  Satan  reigned  in  shades  of  night. 
The  gospel  strikes  a  heavenly  light; 
Our  lusts  its  wondrous  power  controls. 
And  calms  the  rage  of  angry  souls.] 

5  [Lions  and  beasts  of  savage  name 
Put  on  the  nature  of  the  lamb  ; 

W  hilst  the  wide  world  esteems  it  strange. 
Gaze,  and  admire,  and  hate  the  change.] 
0  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 
Let  sinners  gaze,  and  hate  me  too  ; 
The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 
HYMN   139.     L.     M. 

The  example  of  Chri?t. 

]Vjf;Y  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lordj 
'■"-   1  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal,. 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Gold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervour  of  thy  prayer : 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here ; 

Then  God*,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  nfome 
Amongst  the  followers  of  the  Lamb.. 
HYMN  140.    C.  M. 

The  examples  of  Christ  and  the  saint? 
"1  IYE  me  the  wings  of  faith.,  to  rise, ' 
~W  Within  the  veil,  and  see, 


BOOK  ".  HYMN  141. 181 

The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 

How  bright  their  glories  be. 
Once  they  were  moarning  here  below. 

And  wet  their  couch  with  tears  ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 

With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 
I  ask  thern,  whence  their  victory  came  ' 

They  with  united  breath 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 

Their  triumph  to  his  death. 
They  marked  the  footsteps  that  he  trod. 

(His  zeal  inspired  their  breath,) 
And  following  their  incarnate  God, 

Possess  the  promised  rest. 
Our  glorious  leader  claims  our  praise 

For  his  own  pattern  given, 
While  the  long  clouds  of  witnesses 

Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 
HYMN  141.     C.  M. 

£  Faith  assisted  by  sense  ;  or  preaching,  baptism,  andllit 
Lord's  supper. 

MY  Saviour  God,  my  Sovereign  Prince 
Reigns  far  above  the  skies  ; 
But  brings  his  graces  down  to  sense, 

And  helps  my  faith  to  rise. 
My  eyes  and  ears  shall  bless  his  name 

They  read  and  hear  his  word  ; 
My  touch  and  taste  shall  do  the  same 

When  they  receive  the  Lord. 
Baptismal  water  is  designed 

To  seal  his  cleansing  grace 
While  at  his  feast  of  bread  and  wide 

He  gives  his  saints  a  place. 
But  not  the  waters  of  a  flood 

Can  make  my  flesh  so  cfean, 
As  by  his  spirit  and  his  blood 

He'll  wash  my  sou)  from  sin. 
Not  choicest  meat?,  or  noblest  wine,- 

So  much  my  Jreart  refresh, 
2Q 


182 gYimar  ma,  143.        book  n. 

As  when  my  faith  goes  through  the  signs, 
And  feeds  upon  his  flesh. 
6  I  ]ove  the  Lord,  who  stoops  so  low 
To  give  his  word  a  seal : 
But  the  rich  grace  his  hands  bestow 
Exceeds  the  figures  still. 

HYMN  142.    S.  M: 

Faith  in  Christ  our  sacrifice. 
TOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace. 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away  : 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  jay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin, 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, . 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 
.)  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

HYMN  143.     C.  M. 

Flesh  and  Spirit. 

WHAT  different  powers  of  grace  and  siu* 
Attend  our  mortal  state  ; 
1  hate  the  thoughts  that  work  within, 
And  do  the  works  I  hate. 
2  Now  I  complain,  a\»d  groan,  and  die,. 
While  sin  and  Satan  reign  : 
Now  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  high. 
For  grace  prevails  again. 


DQOK  H.  HYMN  244. 145.__  183 

I  So  darkness  struggles  with  the  light 
Till  perfect  day  ai 

Water  and  fire  maintain  the  fight 
Until  the  weaker  dies. 

1  Thus  will  the  flesh  and  spirit  strive. 

And  vex  and  break  mv  peace  ; 
But  I  shall  quit  this  mortal  life, 
And  sin  for  ever  e< 

liVMN  144.     L.  M. 
The  effusion  of  the  Spirit ;  or,  the  success  of  the  C 

GREAT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
When  the  divine  disciples  met ; 
Whilst  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came. 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

2  What  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave, 
And  power  to  kill,  and  power  to  save, 
Furnished  their  tongues  with  wondrour  word- 
Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  and  swords. 

3  Thus  armed,  he  sent  the  champions  forth. 
From  east  to  wrest,  from  south  to  north  ; 
"  Go,  and  assert  your  Saviour's  cause  : 

"  Go,  spread  the  m/stery  of  his  cross/' 
I   These  weapons  of  the  holy  war, 

Of  what  almighty  force  they  are. 

To  make  our  stubborn  passions  bow, 

And  lay  the  proudest  rebel  low  ! 
ri  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 

A/e  by  these  heavenly  arms  subdued: 

While  Satan  rages  at  his  loss, 

And  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  cross. 
?>  Great  King  of  grace,  my  heart  subdue-: 

I  would  be  led  in  triumph  too, 

A  willing  captive  to  my  Lord, 

And  sing  the  victories  of  his  word. 
HYMN  U5.C.  M. 

Sight  through  a  glass,  and  face  to  fa^c. 

tLOVE  the  windows  of  thy  grace 
Through  which  my  Lord  is  seen. 


184  HYMN  146,  147.         BOOK  Ii: 


And  long  to  meet  my  Saviour's  face 
Without  a  glass  between. 

2  O  that  the  happy  hour  were  come 

To  change  my  faith  to  sight ! 
1  shall  behold  my  Lord  at  home 
In  a  diviner  light. 

3  Haste,  my  beloved,  and  remove 

These  interposing  days ; 
Then  shall  my  passions  all  be  love, 
And  all  my  powers  be  praise. 
HYMN  146.  L.  M. 

The  vanity  of  creatures ;    or,  no  rest  on  earth 

1%/JAN  hath  a  soul  of  vast  desires, 
Lv  i.    He  burns  within  with  restless  fires ; 

Tost  to  and  fro,  his  passions  fly 

From  vanity  to  vanity. 
2  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find 

Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind  ; 

We  try  new  pleasures,  but  we  feel 

The  inward  thirst  and  torment  still. 
>  So  when  a  raging  fever  burns 

We  shift  from  side  to  side  by  turns  ; 

And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  gain, 

To  change  the  place,  but  keep  the  pain., 

4  Great  God,  subdue  this  vicious  thirst. 
This  love  to  vanity  and  dust ; 

Cure  the  vile  fever  of  the  mind, 
And  feed  our  souls  with  joys  refined. 
HYMN  147.  C.  M. 

The  creation  of  the  world.     Gen.  i. 
'•"^TOW  let  a  spacious  world  arise," 
JL^I    Said  the  Creator  Lord  ; 
At  once  the  obedient  eartn  and  skies 
Rose  at  his  sovereign  word. 
I  [Dark  was  the  deep :  the  waters  lay 
Confused,  and  drowned  the  land  : 
He  called  the  light ;  the  new-born  da\ 
Attends  on  his  command. 


B00KJ1L HYMW  148.  185 

3  He  bids  the  cloud>  ascend  on  high  : 

The  clouds  ascend,  and  bear 
A  watery  treasun  '<>  the  sky, 

And  float  on  softer  air. 

4  The  liquid  element  below 

Was  gathered  by  his  hand  ; 
The  rolling  seas  together  flow, 
And  leave  the  solid  laud. 
'»  With  herbs  and  plants,  (a  flowery  birth; 
The  naked  globe  he  crowned, 
Ere  there  was  rain  to  bless  the  earth. 
Or  sun  to  warm  the  ground. 

6  Then  he  adorned  the  upper  skies  : 

Behold  the  sun  appears, 
The  moon  and  stars  in  order  rise, 
To  make  out  months  and  years. 

7  Out  of  the  deep  the  almighty  King 

Did  vital  beings  frame. 
The  painted  fowls  of  every  wins:. 

And  fish  of  every  name.] 
S  He  gave  the  lion  and  the  worm 

At  once  their  wondrous  birth, 
And  grazing  beasts  of  various  form. 

Rose  from  the  teeming  earth. 

9  Adam  was  formed  of  equal  clay, 

Though  sovereign  of  the  rest ; 
Designed  for  nobler  ends  than  they. 
With  God's  own  image  blest. 

10  Thus  glorious  in  the  Maker's  eye 

The  young  creation  stood  ; 
He  saw  the  building  from  on  high, 
His  word  pronounced  it  good? 
U  Lord,  while  the  frame  of  natare  stands, 
Thy  praise  shall  fill  my  tongue ; 
But  the  new  world  of  grace  demands 
A  more  exalted  song. 

HYMN  14 8.  CM. 

m  God  reconciled  in  Christ 

EAREST  of  all  the  names  above 
My  Jesus  and  my  God, 


186 H^MST  149.  BOOK  If. 

Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love. 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood  ? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  Father  smiles  again ; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  liod : 
The  holy  just  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  ImmanuePs  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins  : 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely. 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  the  incarnate  mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

HYMN  149.  C.  M. 

Honour  to  magistrates ;  or,  government  from  God. 

ETERNAL  SovereigrTof  thp  sky, 
And  Lord  of  all  below, 
We  mortals  to  thy  majesty 
Our  first  obedieace  owe. 
2  Our  souls  adore  thy  throne  supreme, 
And  bless  thy  providence, 
For  magistrates  of  meaner  name, 
Our  glory  and  defence. 
5  The  crowns  of  righteous  princes  shine 
With  rays  above  the  rest, 
Where  laws  and  liberties  combine 
To  make  the  nation  blessed. 

4  Kingdoms  on  firm  foundations  stand. 

While  virtue  finds  reward  ; 
And  sinners  perish  from  the  land 
By  justice  and  the  sword. 

5  Let  Cesar's  due  be  ever  paid 

To  Cesar  and  his  throne : 


»  «i?2«Hr  150,  161.  187 

But  consciences :,.;,  ,,  cre  ma(lc 

To  bo  th,     1  •     .,,,,„.. 

HYMN   150.  C.   M. 

The  deceitfulncss  of  sin. 

^  IN  bath  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 
O    To  practice  on  the  mind  ; 
With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  our  heart-. 
But  leave-  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  you: 
And  while  the  heedless  wtfetch  believes. 
She  make-  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  tor  all  the  joys  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence  ; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things. 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food  ; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 

HYMN  151.  L.]\I. 

Prophecy  and  inspiration. 
WAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 
The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 
The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirmed  the  messages  they  brought ; 
The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 
Great  God  !  mine  eyes  with  pjeasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 
And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me.- 
Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind : 
Here  1  can  fix  my  hope  secure ; 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure*. 


188  H1TIWST  152,  A&3-         ^t^  Ti- 


HYMN152.  CM. 

NOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke* 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke ; 

2  But  wc  are  come  to  Sion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  the  innumerable  host, 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight ! 

4  Behold  the  blessed  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven  ! 
And  God,  the  judge  of  ail,  declare 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead,- 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  head,, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest : 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is 
Must  be  for  ever  blest. 

HYMN  153.  CM. 

The  distemper,  folly  and  madness  of  sin: 

SIN,  like  a  venomous  disease, 
Infects  our  vital  blood  : 
The  only  bal<fi  is  sovereign  grace, 
And  the  physician  God. 

2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled, 

And  we  draw  near  to  death  ; 
But  Christ  the  Lord  recalls  the  dead 
With  his  almighty  breath. 

3  Madness  by  nature  reigns  within^ 

The  passions  burn  and  rage  : 


HO0K  II.  HYMN  154j_  !8^ 

Till  GuiT3  own  Son,  with  skill  divine, 

The  inward  tire  assuage. 
\  We  lick  the  dust,  we  grasp  the  wind, 

And  solid  good  despise  ; 
Such  is  the  iblly  of  the  mind, 

Till  Jesus  makes  us  wise. 
We  give  our  souls  the  wounds  they  feel. 

We  drink  the  poisonous  gall, 
And  rush  with  fury  down  to  hell : 

But  heaven  prevents  the  fall. 
[The  man  possessed  among  the  tomb* 

Cuts  his  own  flesh  and  cries  : 
He  foams  and  raves  till  Jesus  come?. 

And  the  foul  spirit  flies.] 

HYMN  154.   L.  M. 

Self-righteousness  insufficient. 

"^TTHERE  are  the   mourners,'"*  saith  tire 

;t  That  wait  and  tremble  at  my  word  ? 

;t  That  walk  in  darkness  all  the  day  ? 

'  Come,  make  my  name  your  trust  and  stay; 

'  No  works  nor  duties  of  your  own 

1  Can  for  the  smallest  sin  atone  ; 

:;  tThe  robes  that  nature  may  provide, 

Will  not  your  least  pollutions  hide. 

The  softest  couch  that  nature  knows 
"  Can  give  the  conscience  no  repose : 

Look  to  my  righteousness  and  live  ; 
"  Comfort  and  peace  are  mine  to  give. 

Ye  sons  of  pride  that  kindle  coals 

With  your  own  hands  to  warm  your  soufe 

Walk  in  the  light  of  your  own  fire, 
"  Enjoy  the  sparks  that  ye  desire. 
"  This  is  your  portion  at  my  hands, 
a  Hell  waits  you  with  her  iron  oands ; 

Ye  shall  lie  down  in  sorrow  there, 
a  In  death,  and  darkness,  and  despair." 

■  Tsjiiaji  L  10, 11.  q  fafiah  jjfrU*  20. 


ISO  HirgCTf.  155, 156.  BOOK  If 

HYMN  1557  "C.  m.~~ 

Christ  our  passover. 

LO  !  the  destroying  angels  flies 
To  Pharaoh's  stubborn  land  ; 
The  pride  and  flower  of  Egypt  dies" 
By  his  vindictive  hand. 
-2  He  passed  the  tents  of  Jacob  o'er, 
Nor  poured  the  wrath  divine  ; 
He  saw  the  blood  on  every  door, 
And  blessed  the  peaceful  sign. 

3  Thus  the  appointed  Lamb  must  bleed. 

To  break  the  Egyptian  yoke  ; 
Thus  Israel  is  from  bondage  freed, 
And  escapes  the  angel's  stroke. 

4  Lord,  if  my  heart  were  sprinkled  toe 

With  blood  so  rich  as  thine, 
Justice  no  longer  would  pursue 

This  guilty  soul  of  mine. 
>  Jesufe  our  passover  was  slain, 

And  has  at  once  procured 
Freedom  from  Satan's  heavy  chain, 

And  God*s  avenging  sword. 

HYMN  156.     C.  M. 

Presumption  and  despair  ;  or,  Satan's  various  temptation. 

I  HATE  the  tempter  and  his  charms, 
I  hate  his  flattering  breath; 
The  serpent  takes  a  thousand  forms 
To  cheat  our  souls  to  death. 

2  He  feeds  our  hopes  with  airy  dreams. 

Or  kills  with  slavish  fear ; 
And  ho\ds  us  still  in  wide  extremes. 
Presumption  or  despair. 

3  Now  he  persuades,  "  How  easy  His 

"  To  wa\k  the  road  to  heaven," 

Anon  he  swells  our  sins,  and  cries, 

"  They  caanot  be  forgiven.' ' 

i  [He  bids  young  sinners  "  Yet  forbear. 

'•*  To  think  of  God  or  death  : 


K  II.  HYMN  157,  158.  191 


11  For  prayer  and  devotion  arc 
u  But  melancholy  breath.11 

-  J  le  telle  the  aged  M  the\  must  die ; 
"  And  'tis  too  late  to  pray  ; 
11  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry, 
"  For  they  have  lo-t  their  day."] 

6  Thus  he  supports  his  cruel  throne 

By  mischief  and  deceit, 
And  drags  the  sons  of  Adam  down 
To  darkness  and  the  pit. 

7  Almighty  God  cut  short  his  power. 

Let  him  in  darkness  dwell ; 
And  that  he  vex  the  earth  no  more. 
Confine  him  down  to  hell. 

HYMN  157.     C.  M. 
The  same. 
^^["  OW  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  roar 
i^l    And  threatens  to  destroy  : 
He  worries  whom  he  can't  devour 
With  a  malicious  joy. 

2  Ye  sons  of  God,  oppose  his  rage, 

Resist  and  hell  be  <rone  ; 
Thus  did  our  dearest  Lord  engage. 
And  vanquish  him  alone. 

3  Now  he  appears  almost  divine, 

Like  innocence  and  love  ; 
But  the  old  serpent  lurks  within 
When  he  assumes  the  dove. 
*  Fly  from  the  false  deceiver's  tongue. 
Ye  sons  of  Adam,  fly  : 
Our  parents  found  the  snare  too  strong. 
Nor  should  the  children  try. 
HYMN  158.     L.  M. 

Few  saved;  or,  the  almost  christian,  the  hypocrite,  atiU 
apostate. 

BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
And  thousands  walk  together  there; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrower  path. 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 


192  HYMN  159.  BOOK  II; 


2  "  Deny  thyself  and  take  thy  cross," 
Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command ; 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  1^  he  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 
And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain : 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new  ; 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain  : 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

HYMN  159.     C.  M. 

An  unconverted  state,  or,  converting  grace. 

[  |P1  REAT  King  of  glory  and  of  grace  ! 
1JT   We  own  with  humble  shame, 
How  vile  is  our  degenerate  race, 
And  our  tirst  Father's  name.] 
%  From  Adam  flows  our  tainted  blood, 
The  poison  reigns  within  ; 
Makes  us  averse  to  all  that's  good, 
And  willing  slaves  to  sin. 

3  [Daily  we  break  thy  holy  laws, 

And  then  reject  thy  grace  : 
Engaged  in  the  old  serpent's  cause, 
Against  our  Maker's  face.] 

4  We  live  estranged  afar  from  God, 

And  love  the  distance  well ; 
With  haste  we  run  the  dangerous  road 
That  leads  to  death  and  hell. 

5  And  can  such  rebels  be  restored  ! 

Such  natures  made  divine  ! 
Let  sinners  see  thy  glory,  Lord, 
And  feel  this  power  of  thine. 

6  We  raise  our  Father's  name  on  high. 

Who  his  own  Spirit  sends, 
To  bring  rebellious  strangers  nigh. 
And  turn  his  foes  to  friends. 


HOOK  II.  HYTVOT  160,  161. 193 

HYMN   lGo.     L.  M. 

Custom  in  sin. 

LET  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood 
Put  oil' Ilk-  spots  that  nature  gives  ; 
Then  may  the  wicked  turn  to  God, 
And  change  their  tempers  and  their  lives, 
2  As  well  might  Ethiopian  slaves 
Wash  out  the  darkness  of  their  skin  ; 
The  dead  as  well  might  leave  their  grave- 
As  old  transgressors  cease  to  sin. 

>  Where  vice  has  held  its  empire  long, 
'Twill  not  endure  the  least  control ; 
None  hut  a  power  divinely  strong 
Can  turn  the  current  of  the  soul. 

4  Great  God!  I  own  thy  power  divine, 
That  works  to  change  this  heart  of  mine  : 
I  would  be  formed  anew  and  bless 
The  wonders  of  creating  grace. 
HYMN  16  3.  CM. 

Christian  virtues  ;  or,  the  difficulty  of  conversion. 

1  TRAIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  : 
'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 

While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied, 

The  mind  and  will  renewed, 
Passion  suppressed  and  patience  tried, 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

3  [Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  grace, 

Where  it  prevails  and  rules  ; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abased, 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls. 
1  The  love  of  gold  be  banished  hence. 
(That  vile  idolatry) 
And  every  member,  every  sense, 
In  sweet  subjection  lie.] 

>  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power. 

Requires  a  strong  restraint : 


194_  HYMN  162,  163.  BOOK  II. 

We  must  be  watchful  every  hour, 
And  pray  but  never  faint. 
13  Lord,  can  a  feeble  helpless  worm 
Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  ? 
Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform, 
And  give  the  free  reward. 

HYMN  162.     C.  M. 

The  meditation  of  heaven  ;  or  the  joy  of  faith 
"AM  Y  thoughts  surmount  these  lower  skies. 
L"-^-  And  look  within  the  veil ; 
There  springs  of  endless  pleasure  rise. 
The  waters  never  fail. 

2  There  I  behold  with  sweet  delight 

The  blessed  Three  in  One  ; 
And  strong  affections  fix  my  sight 
On  God's  incarnate  Son. 

3  His  promise  stands  for  ever  firm, 

His  grace  shall  ne'er  depart ; 
He  binds  my  name  upon  his  arm, 
And  seals  it  on  his  heart. 

4  Light  are  the  pains  that  nature  brings  : 

How  short  our  sorrows  are, 
When  with  eternal  future  things, 
The  present  we  compare ! 

5  I  would  not  be  a  stranger  still 

To  that  celestial  place, 
Where  I  for  ever  hope  to  dwell, 
Near  my  Redeemer's  face. 

HYMN  163.     CM. 

Complaint  of  desertion  and  temptations. 

DEAR  Lord  !  behold  our  sore  distress., 
Our  sins  attempt  to  reign  ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm  of  conquering  grace. 
And  let  thy  foes  be  slain. 
2  [The  lion  with  his  dreadful  roar 
Affrights  thy  feebie  sheep : 
Reveal  the  glory  of  thy  power, 
And  chain  him  to  the  deep. 


BOOK  II.  HYTVTW  164,  165.  195 

J  Must  wc  indulge  in  long  despair  ? 
;  our  petitions  i 
Our  mournings  never  reach  thine  car- 
Nor  tears  affect  thine  eje  ?] 
!   If  thou  despite  a  toortal  :^roan, 
Yet  hear  a  Saviour's  blood  ; 
An  advocate  so  near  the  throne 
Pleads  and  prevails  with  God. 

5  He  bought  the  Spirit's  powerful  swop. 

To. slay  our  deadly  toes  : 
Our  sins  shall  die  beneath  thy  word, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose. 

6  How  boundless  i*  our  Father's  grace, 

In  height,  and  depth,  and  length  ! 
He  made  his   Son  our  righteousness. 
His  Spirit  is  our  strength. 

HYMN  164.     C.  M. 

The  end  of  the  world. 

WHY  should  the  earth  delight  us  so 
Whv  should  we  tix  our  eyes 
On  these  low  grounds,  where  sorrows  gro^i 
And  every  pleasure  dies  ! 
I  While  time  his  sharpest  teeth  prepares. 
Our  comforts  to  devour, 
There  is  a  land  above  the  stars, 
And  joys  above  his  power. 
3  Nature  shall  be  dissolved  and  die, 
The  sun  must  end  his  race, 
The  earth  and  sea  for  ever  fly 
Before  my  Saviours  face. 
I  When  will  that  glorious  morning  rise 
Vv'hen  the  last  trumpet  sound, 
\nd  call  the  nations  to  the  skies, 
From  underneath  the  ground  ? 
HYMN   165.     C.  M. 

Unfruitfulness,  ignorance,  and  unsanctiiied  affqcU 

LONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
Of  thy  salvation,  Lord  ; 
But  still  how  weak  my  faith  is  found,- 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word  ! 


196  HYXMOT  166.  BOOK  If. 


:2  Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place, 
And  hear  almost  in  vain  ; 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
My  memory  can  retain ! 
3  [My  dear  Almighty,  and  my  God, 
How  little  art  thou  known 
By  all  the  judgments  of  thy  rod, 
And  blessings  of  thy  throne  !] 
1  [How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love ! 
How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  low  my  hope  oi  joys  above ! 
How  few  affections  there  !] 
b  Great  God  !  thy  sovereign  power  impart, 
To  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 
And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 
G  [Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high ; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay. 
And  love  shall  never  die.] 

HYMN  166.     C.  M. 

The  divine  perfections. 

HOW  shall  I  praise  the  eternal  God, 
That  infinite  unknown  ! 
Who  can  ascend  his  high  abode, 
Or  venture  near  his  throne  ! 

2  [The  great  invisible  !  he  dwells 

Concealed  in  dazzling  light ; 
But  his  all  searching  eye  reveals 
The  secrets  of  the  night. 

3  Those  watchful  eyes  that  never  sle£p, 

Survey  the  world  around  ! 
His  wisdom  is  a  boundless  deep, 

Where  ail  our  thoughts  are  drowne3. 

4  [Speak  we  of  strength?  his  arm  is  strong. 

To  save  or  to  destroy ; 
Infinite  years  his  life  prolong, 
And  endless  is  his  joy.] 


BOOK  II.  HYMN  167.  197 


5  [He  knows  no  shadow  of  a  change, 

Nor  alters  his  decree!  ; 
Finn  as  a  rock  his  truth  remains, 
To  guard  h\i  promises.'] 

6  [Sinners  before  his  presence  die  : 

How  hol\  is  his  name  ! 
His  anger  and  bis  jealousy 
Burn  like  devouring  tlame  !] 

7  Justice  upon  a  dreadful  throne 

Maintains  the  rights  of  God, 
While  mercy  sends  her  pardons  down. 
Bought  with  a  Saviour's  blood. 
cl  Now  to  m}  soul,  immortal  King! 
Speak  some  forgiving  word  ; 
Then  'twill  be  double  joy  to  sing 
The  glories  of  mv  Lord. 

HYMN"  167.     L.  H. 

The  divine  perfections. 

GREAT  God  !  thy  glories  shall  employ 
My  holy  fear,  my  humble  joy  ; 

My  lips  in  songs  of  honour  bring 

Their  tribute  to  the  eternal  King. 
2  Earth  and  the  stars,  and  worlds  unknown. 

Depend  precarious  on  his  throne ; 

All  nature  hangs  upon  his  word. 

And  grace  and  glory  own  their  Lord, 
i  His  sovereign  power  what  mortal  knows  ! 

If  he  commands  wiio  dare  oppose  ? 

With  strength  he  girds  himself  around,, 

And  treads  the  rebels  to  the  ground. 
4  [Who  shall  pretend  to  teach  him  skill, 

Or  guide  the  counsels  of  his  will? 

His  wisdom  like  a  sea  divine, 

Flows  deep  and  high  above  our  line.] 
i  His  name  is  holy,  and  his  eye 

Burns  writh  immortal  jealousy ; 

He  hates  the  sons  of  pride,  and  shedc 

His  liejv  vengeance  on  their  heads. 

2  R 


198  HYMN  im. BOOK  II 

<>  [The  beamings  of  his  piercing  sight 
Bring  dark  hypocrisy  to  light ; 
Death  and  destruction  naked  lie, 
And  hell  uncovered  to  his  eye.] 

7  [The  eternal  law  before  him  stands ; 
His  justice  with  impartial  nanus 
Divides  to  all  their  due  reward, 

Or  by  the  sceptre,  or  the  sword.] 

8  [His  mercy  like  a  boundless  sea, 
Washes  our  loads  of  guilt  away  ; 

While  his  own  Son  came  down  and  died. 
To  engage  his  justice  on  our  side  ] 

9  Each  of  his  words  demands  my  faith  ; 
My  soul  can  rest  on  all  he  saith ; 
His  truth  inviolably  keeps 

The  largest  promise  of  his  lips.] 

10  O,  tell  me  with  a  gentle  voice, 

"  Thou  art  my  God,"  and  Til  rejoice  I 
Filled  with  thy  love,  I  dare  proclaim 
The  brightest  honours  of  thy  name. 

HYMN  168.     L.  M. 

The  same. 

JEHOVAH  reigns,  his  throne  is  high, 
His  robes  are  light  and  majesty ; 

His  glory  shines  with  beams  *o  bright, 
.  No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 
2  His  terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe  ; 

His  justice  guards  his  holy  law; 

His  love  reveals  a  smiling  face, 

His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 
•3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines. 

And  baffles  Satan's  deep  designs ; 

His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfil 

The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will, 
4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 

To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend ! 

Then  let  my  songs  with  angels  joia  ; 

Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mine. 


ROOK  II  SilTMN  169.  170. 199 

HYMN   169.     As  the  148th  Psalm. 

THE  Lord  Jehovah  reig 
His  throne  is  built  on  high; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty  ; 
His  glories  shine 
With  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye 
Can  bear  ;he  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 
Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe  ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 
To  guard  his  holy  law  ; 

And  where  his  love 
Resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms 
And  seals  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  his  ancient  works 
Surprising  wisdom  shines, 
Confounds  the  power  of  hell, 
And  breaks  their  cursed  designs  ; 

Strong  is  his  arm, 
And  shall  fulhl 
His  great  decrees, 
His  sovereign  will. 

4  And  can  this  mighty  King 
Of  glory  condescend  ? 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 

••  My  Father  and  my  Friend?'4 
I  love  his  name  ! 
I  love  his  word  ! 
Join  all  my  powers 
And  praise  the  Lord. 

HYMN  170.     L.  M, 

God  incomprehensible  and  sovereign 

f^AN  creatures  to  perfection  find 

^   The  eternal,  uncreated  mind  ? 
Or  can  the  largest  stretch  of  thought 
Measure  and  search  his  nature  out  ? 


200  HYMN  170.  BOOK  II. 


6  Tis  high  as  heaven,  'tis,  deep  as  hell ; 
And  what  can  mortals  known  or  tell? 
His  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  high. 

3  But  man,  vain  man,  would  fain  be  wrise  : 
Born  like  a  wild  young  colt,  he  flies 
Through  all  the  follies  of  the  mind, 
And  swells,  and  snuffs  the  empty  wind. 

4  God  is  a  King,  of  power  unknown  ; 
Firm  are  the  orders  of  his  throne  : 
If  he  resolve  who  dare  oppose, 

Or  ask  him  why,  or  what  he  does? 

5  He  wounds  the  heart,  and  he  makes  whole  : 
He  calms  the  tempest  of  the  soul : 

When  he  shuts  up  in  long  despair, 
Who  can  remove  the  heavy  bar? 
G  He  frowns,  and  darkness  veils  the  moon. 
The  fainting  sun  grows  dim  at  noon  : 
The  pillars  of  heaven's  starry  roof 
Tremble  and  sfart  at  his  reproof. 

7  He  gave  the  vaulted  heaven  its  form, 
The  crooked  serpent  and  the  worm  ; 
He  breaks  the  billows  with  his  breath, 
And  smites  the  sons  of  pride  to  death. 

3  These  are  a  portion  of  his  ways  ; 
But  who  shall  dare  describe  his  face  1 
Who  can  endure  his  li*ht,  or  stand 
To  hear  the  thunders  of  his  hand  ? 


END    OF    THE    SECOND    BOOK. 


HYMNS 

BOOK  III. 


PREPARED  FOR  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER 

HYMN  1.     L.  M. 

The  Lord'-"  Supper  instituted.     1.  Cor.  xi.  23,  «tc 

TWAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 
When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  boo  of  Gods  delight, 
And  friends  betrayed  him  to  his  foes, 
2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed  and  brake  ; 

What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran  ! 

What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake  ! 

"  This  is  my  bodv,  broke  for  sin : 

"  Receive  and  eat  the  living  food  ;" 

Then  took  the  cup  and  blessed  the  wine: 

"  'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood.*' 

For  us  his  rlefh  with  nails  was  torn, 

He  bore  the  scourge,  he  felt  the  thorn  : 

And  justice  poured  upon  his  head 

Its  heavy  vengeance  in  our  stead. 

For  us  his  vital  blood  wa-  spilt, 

To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  guilt ; 

When  for  black  crimes  of  biggest  size, 

He  gave  his  soul  a  sacrifice. 

"  Do  this  (he  cried)  till  time  shall  end  : 

"  In  memory  of  your  dying  friend  ; 

••  .Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 

t;  The  love  of  >our  departed  Lord." 

[Jesus !  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

VVe  show  thv  death,  we  sing  thv  name, 

Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 

The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb.] 


302  HCTffN    fl,  3.  BOOK  U,f. 

HYMN  2.     S.M. 

Communion  with  Chnst,  and   with  saints.     1  Cor  x.  16,  If. 
ESUS  invites  his  saints 

To  meet  around  his  board  ; 
Here  pardoned  rebels  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  For  food  he  gave  his  flesh-; 

He  bids  us  drink  his  blood  ; 
Amazing  favour,  matchless  grace, 
Of  our  descending  God  ! 

3  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maintains  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death.] 

4  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  his  members  one  : 
We  the  young  children  of  his  love. 
And  he  the  first-born  Son. 

5  We  are  but  several  parts 

Of  the  same  broken  bread ; 
One  bod)  hath  it?  several  limbs. 
But  Jesils  is  the  head. 

6  Let  all  our  powers  be  joined, 

'  Hi?  glorious  name  to  rai?e  : 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 

HYMN  3.     C.  M. 

The  new  testament  in  the  blood  o<  Christ ;  or,  the  new  cuv«, 
cnant  sealed. 

^fipHE  promise  of  my  Father's  love 
J      "  Shall  stand  for  e\ er  aood  :" 

He  saio,  ai  c  gave  his  soul  to  death. 

And  sealed  the  grace  with  blood. 
%  To  this  dear  covenant  of  thy  word 

I  set  my  worthless  name  ; 
I  seal  the  engagement  to  my  Lord, 

And  make  my  humble  claim. 
3  The  light,  and  strength,  and  pardoning  grace. 

And  glory  shall  be  mine  : 


»00K  H. HYMN  4. 203 

My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh, 
And  all     v  powers  are  thine. 
4  I  call  that  leg  own 

Which  Jesus  did  bequeath: 
Twas  purchased  with  a  dying  groan, 
And  ratilied  in  d< 
>  Sweet  rs  the  memory  of  his  name 
Who  blessed  us  in  bis  w  II, 
And  to  hi*  testament  of  love 
Made  hi>  own  life  the  sc  il. 
HYMN  4.    CM. 

'iving  love  ;  or.  o  ir   par  !on   bought  at  a  dear  price 

HOW  condescending  and  how  kind 
Was  God's  eternal  Son  ! 
Our  misery  reached  his  heavenly  mind. 
And  pitv  brought  him  down. 
9  [When  justice,  by  our  sins  provoked. 
Drew  forth  his  dreadful  sword, 
He  gave  his  soul  up  to  the  s'roke, 
Without  a  murmuring  word. 
5  He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes, 
To  raise  us  to  his  throne  : 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows 
But  cost  his  heart  a  groan.] 
I   This  was  compassion  like  a  God> 
That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  biood, 

His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 
Now  though  he  reigns  exalted  high. 

His  love  is  still  as  great: 
Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  lets  his  saints  forget.  * 

[Here  we  behold  his  bowels  roH, 

As  kind  as  when  he  died, 
And  see  the  sorrow  of  his  soul 

Bleed  through  his  wounded  side- 
Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 
Of  .Jeans'  dying  love  : 


204  HYMN  5.  BOOK  II 


Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move.] 
8  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 
While  we  his  death  record, 
And  with  our  joy  for  pardoned  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierced  the  Lord. 
HYMN   5.     C.  M. 

Christ  the  bread  oi  life.     John  vi.  31,  35,  3§. 

LET  us  adore  the  eternal  word, 
,rTis  he  our  sou  is  hath  fed  : 
Thou  art  our  living  stream,  O  Lord, 
And  thou  the  immortal  bread. 

2  [The  manna  came  from  lower  skies. 

But  Jesus  from  above, 
Where  the  fresh  springs  of  pleasure  rise. 
And  rivers  flow  with  love. 

3  The  Jews,  the  fathers,  died  at  last, 

Who  eat  that  heavenly  bread, 
But  these  provisions  which  we  taste 
Can  raise  us  from  the  dead. 

4  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  that  gave  his  flesh 

To  nourish  dying  men  ; 
And  often  spreads  his  table  fresh, 
Lest  we  should  faint  airain. 

5  Our  souls  shall  draw  their  heavenly  breath 

While  Jesus  finds  supplies  : 
Nor  shall  our  graces  sink  to  death,. 
For  Jesus  never  dies. 

6  [Daily  our  mortal  flesh  decays, 

But  Christ  our  life  shall  come  ; 
His  unresisted  power  shall  raise 
Our  bodies  from  the  tomb.] 

HYMN  6.      L.  M. 

The  memorial  of  our   absent  Lord  .     John  xvi.  10.    Li 
xxii.  19.  John  xvi.  3. 


J 


ESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies, 

Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 
To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 


ill.  HYMN7. Sflft 

2  lie  kno  vs  what  wandering  thoughts  we  have 

Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  hue, 

And  to  refresh  our  minds,  lie  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace, 
>  The  Lord  of  Life  this  table  spread 
V.  ith  his  own  flesh  and  dying  blood  ; 

W  •  on  the  rich  provision  iced, 
And  taste  the  wine  and  bless  the  Gr< 
i       sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 
And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem  : 
( Jhrist  and  his  love  fill  every  thought. 
1  hope  be  fixed  on  him. 

)  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 
'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place, 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
And  live  for  ever  near  his  face. 

G  [Our  eyes  look  upwards  to  the  hills 
Whence  our  returning  Lord  shall  come. 
We  wait  thy  chariot's  awful  wheels, 
To  fetch  our  longing  spirits  home] 

HYMN  7.     JL.AI. 

-  'rucifixio-.i  to  the  \vorld  by  the  cross  of  Cnriot.    Gal-  . ;.  ! 

7K7TIEX  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
V     Oil  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died. 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 
Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  F  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God: 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most. 
I  Sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 
See  from  his  head,  his  h: «  ds,  his  feet, 
.Sorrow  and  love  How  mingled  down  l 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet. 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  '- 
[His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe,  < 

Spreads  o'er  his  body  on  the  tree; 
Then  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me." 
«  S 


tgg  HYMJST  8. BOOK  lit. 

5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all, 

HYMN  3.     C.  M. 

The  tree  of  life. 
f'/^OME,  let  us  join  a  joyful  turre^ 
To  our  exalted  Lord, 
Ye  saints  on  high  around  his  throne. 
And  we  around  his  board. 
I'  While  once  upon  this  lower  ground, 
Weary  and  faint  ye  stood, 
What  dear  refreshments  here  ye  found 
From  this  immortal  food  ! 
3  The  tree  of  life,  that  near  the  throne. 
In  heaven's  high  garden  grows, 
Laden  with  grace  bends  gently  down 
Its  ever  smiling  boughs. 
1  Hovering  amongst  the  leaves  there  standi  . 
The  sweet  celestial  Dove, 
And  Jesus  on  the  branches  hangs 
The  banner  of  his  love.] 

5  ['Tis  a  young  heaven  of  strange  delight . 

While  in  his  shade  we  sit ; 
His  fruit  is  pleasing  to  the  sight, 
And  to  the  taste  as  sweet. 

6  New  life  it  spreads  through  dying  hearts, 

And  cheers  the  drooping  mind  ; 
Vigour  and  joy  the  juice  imparts, 
Without  a  sting  behind.] 

7  Now  let  the  flaming  weapon  stand, 

And  guard  ail  Eden's  trees  : 
There's"  ne'er  a  plant  in  all  that  land 
That  bears  such  fruit  as  these. 
G  Infinite  grace  our  souls  adore, 

Whose  wondrous  hand  has  made 
This  living  branch  of  sovereign  power- 
To  raise  and  heal  the  dead. 


L 


p>ook  iir.  BYMN  9. 207 

HYMN  ft    S.  M. 

The  spirit,  the  water,,  and  the  blood,     1.  John  y.  0. 
ET  all  our  tongues  be  one 
To  praise  our  God  on  high, 
Who  from  his  bosom  sent  his  Son 
To  fetch  us  strangers  nigh. 

2  Nor  let  our  voices  cease 

To  sing  the  Saviour's  name  : 
.Jesus,  the  ambassador  of  peace. 
How  cheerfully  he  came. 

J  It  cost  him  cries  and  tears 
To  bring  us  near  to  God  ; 
Great  was  our  debt,  and  he  appear- 
To  make  the  payment  good. 
I  My  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Poured  out  a  double  flood  : 
By  water  we  are  purified, 
And  pardoned  by  the  blood, 

5  Infinite  was  our  guilt, 

But  he,  our  Priest,  atones  : 
On  the  cold  ground  his  life  was  spiii. 
And  offered  with  his  groans. 

6  Look  up  my  soul  to  him 

Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 
And  humbly  view  the  living  stream. 
Flow  from  l*«s  breaking  heart. 

7  There  on  the  cursed  tree 

In  dying  pangs  he  lies, 
Fulfils  his  Father's  great  decree, 

And  all  our  wants  supplies. 
j  Thus  the  Redeemer  came, 

By  water  and  by  blood  ; 
And  when  the  Spirit  speaks  the  same* 

We  feel  his  witness  good. 
9  While  the  eternal  Three 

Bear  their  record  above, 
Here  I  believe  he  died  for  me, 

And  seal  my  Saviour's  love.] 


ao$L  siUN  io7  u. 


BOOK  IIF; 


0  [Lord,  cleanse  my  soul  from  sin, 
Nor  letthy  grace  depart ; 
Great  Comforter,  abide  within? 
And  witness  to  my  heart.  J 

HYMN  10.    L.  M, 

Christ  crucified,  the  wisdom  and  power  of  G6d 
'ATURE  with  open  volume  stands, 
To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad  : 
And  every  labour  of  his  hands 
Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But  in  the  grace  that  rescued  man 
His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines ; 
Here  on  the  cross  'tis  fairest  drawn 
In  precious  blood  and  crimson  lines, 

3  [Here  his  whole  name  appears  complete  : 
Nor  wit  can  guess,  nor  reason  prove, 
Which  of  the  letters  best  is  writ, 

The  power,  the  wisdom,  or  the  love.] 

4  Here  I  behold  his  inmost  heart, 

When  grace  and  vengeance  strangely  join. 
Piercing  his  Son  with  sharpest  smart, 
To  make  the  purchased  pleasure  mine, 

5  O  !  the  sweet  wonders  of  that. cross 
Where  God  the  Saviour  loyed  and  died? 
Here  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  sjcte 

6  I  would  for  ever  speak  his  name, 
In  sounds  to  mortal  ear  unknown  ; 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb. 
And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 

HYMN  11.     CM. 

Pardon  brought  to  our  senses. 

LORD,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are  t 
How  heavenly  is  the  place 
Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred  feast 
Of  his  redeeming  grace ! 
%  There  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God, 
And  sweetest  glories  shine : 


BOOTS  HYMN  12.  200 

There  Jr.-  thai     I  am.  his, 

"  And  my  Beloved's  mine.11 
5  "Here,1'  says  the  kind  redeeming  Lord, 
ADd shows  1. is  wounded  side. 
Sec  hen-  t'n e  spring  of  all  your  joys, 
"That  opened  when  I  dw 

4  [He  smiles  and  cheers  my  mournful  Ik 

And  tells  of  all  his  pain  : 
•■  All  this,"  says  he,  t;  I  bore  for  thee  T 
And  then  he  smiles  again.] 

5  What  shall  we  pay  our  heavenly  Jfirig 

For  grace  so  vast  as  this  ? 
lie  brings  our  pardon  to  our  eyes. 
And  seals  it  with  a 
Q   [Let  such  amazing  loves  as  these 
Be  sounded  ail  abroad  ; 
Such  favours  are  beyond  degrees, 
And  worthy  of  a  God.] 
To  him  that  washed  us  in  his  blood 

Be  everlasting  praise  j 
Salvation,  honour,  glory,  power, 
Eternal  as  his  days.] 

HYMN   12.     L.  M. 

The  gospel  feast.     Luke  xiv.  lo. 
'  O"0W  rich  are  thy  provisions,  Lord  ' 
-"■-*-  Thy  table  furnished  from  above  ! 
The  fruits  of  life  o'erspreadthe  board. 
The  cup  overflows  with  heavenly  love} 

2  Thine  ancient  family,  the  Jews, 
Were  first  invited  to  the  feast ; 
We  humbly  take  what  they  refuse,  . 
And  Gentiles  thy  salvation  taste. 

3  Wre  arc  the  poor,  the  blind,  the  lame,. 
And  help  was  far  and  death  was  nigh  ; 
But  at  the  gospel  call  we  came, 

And  every  want  received  supply. 
i  From  the  highway  that  leads  to  hell, 
From  paths  of  darkness  and  despair, 
Lord,  we  are  come  with  thee  to  dwell. 
Glad  to  enjoy  thy  presence  here.] 


2ia  H7MR  13.  B0  3KH.r. 

5  What  shall  we  pay  the  eternal  Son, 
That  left  the  heaven  of  his  abode, 
And  to  this  wretched  earth  came4own, 
To  bring  us  wanderers  back  to  God. 

B  It  cost  him  death  to  save  our  lives 
To  buy  our  souls  it  cost  his  own  ; 
And  all  the  unknown  joys  he  gives, 
Were  bought  with  agonies  unknown. 

7  Our  everlasting  love  is  due 

To  him  that  ransomed  sinners  lost ; 
And  pitied  rebels  when  he  knew 
The  vast  expense  his  love  would  cost.] 
HYMN  13.     C.  M. 

Divine  love  making  a  feast  and  calling  in  the  guests 
Lukexiv  17,22,23. 

OW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place. 
With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  love  displays 

The  choicest  of  her  stores  ! 
Here  every  bowel  of  our  God 

With  soft  compassion  rolls : 
Here  peace  and  pardon,  bought  with  blood . 

Is  food  for  dying  souls. 
[While  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  songs 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cry  with  thankful  tongues, 

"  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest?'1 
"  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

"And  enter  while  there's  room  ? 
"  When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 

"  And  rather  starve  than  come  !" 
*Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in  : 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 

And  perished  in  our  sin. 
[Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God  ! 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come  ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad. 

And  bring  the  strangers  home. 


BbOK  til.  SETfMK  14,  15.  211 


7   We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 
That  all  the  chosen  race 
May  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  sou). 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace.] 

HYMN   l  I     L.  M. 

The  song  of  Simeon,  Luke  ii.  £8  ;  or,  a  sight  of  Chris 
makes  death  easy. 

"^TOVV  have  our  hearts  embraced  our  God*. 

J^l    V,'c  would  forget  all  earthly  charms, 
And  wish  to  die,  as  Simeon  would, 
With  his  young  Saviour  in  his  arms. 

2  Our  lips  should  learn  that  joyful  song, 
Were  but  our  hearts  prepared  like  his  s 
Our  souls  still  willing  to  he  gone, 

And  at  thy  word  depart  in  peace. 

3  Here  we  have  seen  thy  face,  O  Lord. 
And  viewed  salvation  with  .our  eyes. 
Tasted  and  felt  the  living  word, 
The  bread  descending  from  the  skie?, 

1  Thou  hast  prepared  this  dying  Lamb, 
Hast  set  his  biood  before  our  face, 
To  teach  the  terrors  of  thy  name, 
And  show  the  wonders  of  thv  grace, 

c   He  is  our  light;  our  morning  star 
Shall  shine  on  nations  yet  unknown  :. 
The  glory  of  thine  Israel  here, 
And  joy  of  spirits  near  thy  throne. 
HYMN  15.     C,  M. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  at  his  own  tabic-. 
fffMIK  memory  of  our  dying  Lord 
Awakes  a  thankful  tongue  : 
How  rich  he  spreads  his  royal  board 
And  blessed  the  food,  and  sung  ! 

2  Happy  the  man  ihateats  this  bread  ' 

But  doubly  blest  was  he 
That  gently  bowed  his  loving  head. 
And  leaned  it,  Lord,  on  thee. 

3  By  faith  the  same  delights  we  tast* 

As  that  great  favourite  did. 


212  K7MN  16.  BOOK  ill 


And  sit  and  lean  on  Jesus1  breast, 

And  lake  the  heavenly  bread.] 
Down  from  the  palace  of  the  skies, 

Hither  the  King  descends : 
*'  Come,  my  beloved,  eat,"  he  cries. 

"  And  drink  salvation,  friends. 
["  My  flesh  is  food  and  physic  too, 

"  A  balm  for  all  your  pains  : 
"And  the  red  streams  of  pardon  flow 

44  From  these  my  pierced  veins.''' 
Ilosanna  to  his  bounteous  love 

For  such  a  feast  below  ! 
And  yet  he  feeds  his  saints' above 

Wim  nobler  b le^sings  too. 
[Come  the  dear  day,  the  glorious  hour 

That  brings  our  souls  to  rest ! 
Then  we  shall  need  these  types  no  more. 
But  dwell  at  the  heavenly  feast."' 
HYMN  1C.    C.  M. 

The  agpnies  of  Christ. 

OW  let  our  pains  be  all  forgot. 
Our  hearts  no  more  repine  ; 
Our  sufferings  are  not  worth  a  thought. 

When,  Lord,  compared  with  thine. 
In  lively  figures  here  we  see 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  love  ; 
Each  of  us  hopes  he  died  for  me, 

And  then  our  griefs  remove. 
[Our  humble  faith  here  takes  her  rise, 

While  sitting  round  his  board : 
And  back  to  Calvary  she  ilies, 

To  view  her  groaning  Lord. 
His  soul,  what  agonies  it  felt 

When  his  own  God  withdrew ! 
And  the  large  load  of  all  our  guflj 

Lay  heavy  on  him  too  i 
But  the  divinity  within 

Supported  him  to  bear; 


IJOOK  III.  H?BINX7.  213 


Dying,  lie  conquered  bell  and  sin, 
And  made  Ins  triumph  there.] 

t,  wisdom,  justice,  joined  and  \\, 
The  wo 
No  mortal  tongue,  nor  mortal  thought 

Can  equal  thanks  rep  »y. 
Our  hymns  should  sound  like  thr- 

Could  we  our  voi 
Yet,  Lord,  our  hearts  shall  ail  be  1 
And  all  our  lives  be  praise. 

HYMN   17.     S.  M. 
parable  food  ;  or,  the  fl 
the  amazing  d 
V      That  grace  divine  performs  ; 

eternal *5od  comes  down,  and  bleeds 
To  nourish  dying  worms. 
2  This  Boul-reyiving  wine, 
Dear  Saviour,  'tis  thy  bloi 
We  thai:!-:  that  sacred  flesh  of  th 
For  this  immortal  food.] 
i  The  banquet  that  we  eat 

Is  made  of  heavenly  things  ; 
Earth  hath  no  dainties  half  so  sweej 
A3  cur  Redeemer  brings, 
i  In  vain  had  Adam  sought, 

And  searched  his  garden  round  . 
For  there  was  no  such  blessed  fruit 
In  all  that  happy  ground. 
j  The  angelic  host  above 

Can  never  taste  this  food  ; 
They  feast  upon  their  Maker's  love, 
But  not  a  Saviour's  bleed. 
3  On  us  the  almighty  Lord 

Bestows  this  matchless  grace, 

meets  us  with  some  cheering  worfk 
With  pleasure  in  his  face. 
Come,  ail  ye  drooping  saints, 

And  banquet  with  the  King; 
This  wine  will  drown  your  sad  complaints, 
•  And  tunc  vour  TOke'to  sin& 


SIS  HYMg?  18,  19.  BDOKiir 

8  Salvation  to  the  name 
Of  our  adored  Christ ; 
Through  the  wide  earth  his  grace  proclaims-. 
His  glory  in  the  highest. 

HYMN  18.     L.  M.. 

The  same. 

JESUS  !  we  how  before  thy  feet  { 
Thy  table  is  divinely  stored  ; 
Thy  sacred  flesh  our  souls  have  eat, 
5Tis  living  bread,  we  thank  thee,  Lord. 

2  And  here  we  drink  our  Saviour's  blood  :, 
We  thank  thee,  Lord,  'tis  generous  wine  j 
Mingled  with  love  the  fountain  flowed 
From  that  dear  bleeding  heart  of  thine. 

3  On  earth  is  no  such  sweetness  found, 
For  the  Lamb's  flesh  is  heavenly  food  : 
Jn  vain  we  search  the  globe  around, 
For  bread  so  fine,  or  wine  so  good. 

4  Carnal  provisions  -can  at  best 

But  cheer  the  heart  and  warm  the  head  : 
But  the  rich  cordial  that  we  taste 
Gives  life  eternal  to  the  dead. 

5  Joy  to  the  Master  of  the  feast ; 
His  name  our  souls  for  ever  bless ; 
To  God  the  King,  and  God  the  Prie>i. 
A  loud  hosanna  round  the  place. 

HYMN  19.     L.  M. 

Calory  in  the  cross ;  or,  not  ashamed  of  Christ  cruqiflfc  .   : 
A   T  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 
-t\.  Here  we  attend  thy  dying  feast  ; 
Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  thy  board". 
And  thine  own  llesh  feeds  every  guest,    . 

2  Our  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love. 
And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  died  : 
We  hope  fov  heavenly  crowns  above. 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame. 
And  flimr  their  scandals  p&thy  cause  : 


L 


HOOK  UI.  HYMN  20,  21.  215 

We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumph  in  his  cross. 

1  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age, 
lie  that  was  dead  hath  left  his  tomb; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  arc  waiting  till  he  come. 

HYMN  20. 

The  provisions   for  the  table  of  our   Lord;  or,   the  tree  o: 
life,  and  river  of  love. 

ORD,  we  adore  thy  bounteous  hand. 
And  sing  the  solemn  feast, 
Where  sweet  celestial  dainties  stand 
For  every  willing  guest. 

2  [The  tree  of  life  adorns  the  board 

With  rich  immortal  fruit, 
And  ne'er  an  angry  flaming  sword 
To  guard  the  passage  to  it. 
>  The  cup  stands  crowned  with  living  jm 
The  fountain  flows  above, 
And  runs  down  streaming  for  our  use, 
In  rivulets  of  love.] 
J  The  food's  prepared  by  heavenly  art, 
The  pleasures  well  refined  ; 
They  spread  new  life  through  every  heart.. 
And  cheer  the  drooping  mind, 
j  Shout  and  proclaim  the  Saviour's  love. 
Ye  saints  that  taste  his  wine  ; 
Join  with,  your  kindred  saints  above, 
In  loud  hosannas  join. 
G  A  thousand  glories  to  the  God 
That  gives  such  joy  as  this ; 
Ilosanna  !  let  it  sound  abroad, 
And  reach  where  Jesus  is. 

HYMN  21.  CM. 

The  triumphal  feast  for  Christ's  victory  over  sin. death,  anu 
hell. 


r 


OME  let  us  lift  our  voices  high, 
High  as  our  joys  arise, 
\nd  join  the  songs  above  the  sky. 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 


216  HVM2V  21.  BOOK  IIP. 


2  Jesus,  the  God,  that  fought  and  bled,  * 
And  conquered  when  he  fell ; 
That  rose,  and  at  his  chariot  wheels 
Dragged  ail  the  powers  of  hell. 
'3  [Jesus  the  God  invites  us  here 
To  this  triumphal  feast, 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down: 
For  each  redeemed  guest.] 
4  The  Lord,  how  glorious  is  his  face  ! 
How  kind  his  smiles  appear  ! 
And  O  !  what  melting  words  he  says 
To  every  humble  ear ! 
n  "  For  you  the  children  of  my  love, 
"  It  was  for  you  I  died  ; 
"Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
"  And  look  into  my  side. 
G  "  These  are  the  wounds  for  you  I  bore. 
"  The  tokens  of  my  pains, 
"When  I  came  down  to  free  your  souls 
"  From  misery  and  chains. 

7  ["  Justice  unsheathed  its  fiery  sword, 

"  And  plunged  it  in  my  heart ; 
"  Infinite  pangs  for  you  I  bore, 
"  And  most  tormenting  smart. 

8  "  When  hell  and  all  its  spiteful  powers. 

"  Stood  dreadful  in  my  way, 
"  To  rescue  those  dear  lives  of  }rours 
"  I  gave  my  own  away. 

9  "But  while  1  bled,  and  groaned,  and  died 

"I  ruined  Satan's  throne  ; 
"High  on  my  cross  I  hung  and  spied 
"The  monster  tumbling  down. 
■1.0  "  Now  you  must  triumph  at  my  feast, 
"  And  taste  my  flesh,  my  blood  ! 
"  And  live  eternal  ages  bless'd, 
"  For  'tis  immortal  food. 
1 1  Victorious  God  !  what  can  we  pay 
For  favours  so  divine  ? 


HI'MN  22,  23.  217 


We  would  devote  our  hearts  away 
To  be  for  ever  thine] 

•give thee,  Lord, bur higlacst'praise, 
The  tribute  of  our  tongues  : 
But  themes  so  infinite  as  ll 
Exceed  our  nobl< 

HYftfN  22;    L.  M. 

The  compassion  oi  a  dying  Christ. 

DUR  spirits  join  to  adore  the  Lamb  ; 
0,  that  our  feeble  lips  could  move 
In  strains  immortal  as  his  name, 
And  melting  as  his  dying  love  ! 
"Was  ever  equal  pity  found  ! 
The  Prince  pf  heaven  resigns  his  breath, 
And  pours  his  life  out  on  the  ground 
To  ransom  guilty  souls  from  death. 
[Rebels,  we  broke  our  Maker's  laws  ; 
He  from  the  threatenings  set  us  free. 
Bore  the  full  vengeance  On  his  cross, 
And  nailed  the  curses  to  the  trcc.2 
[The  law  proclaims  no  terror  now,. 
And  Sinai's  thunder  roars  no  more  : 
From  all  his  wounds  new  blessings  flow, 
A  sea  of  joy  without  a  shore. 
Here  we  have  washed  our  deepest  stains. 
And  healed  our  wounds  with  heavenly  blood  ;. 
Bless'd  fountain,  springing  from  the  veins 
|  Of  Jesus  our  incarnate  God.] 
In  vain  our  mortal  voices  strive 
To  speak  compassion  so  divine  ; 
Had  we  a  thousand  lives  to  give, 
A  thousand  lives  should  all  be  thine. 
HYMN  23.     C.  M. 

Grace  and  glory  by  the  death  of  Christ. 

J1 ITTJNG  around  our  Father's  board 
3   IVe  raise  our  tuneful  breath ; 
Our  faith  beholds  our  dying  Lord, 
And  dooms  our  sins  to  death.] 


2X8 H7MN  31,  25.  JBOQg 

2  We  sec  the  blood  of  Jesus  shed, 

Whence  all  our  pardons  rise; 
The  sinner  views  the  atonement  made,, 
And  loves  the  sacrifice. 

3  Thy  cruel  thorns,  thy  shameful  cross 

Procure  us  heavenly  crowns  : 
Our  highest  gain  springs  from  thy  loss, 
Our  healing  Irom  thy  wounds. 

1  0  !  His  impossible  that  we 

Who  dwell  in  feeble  clay, 
Should  equal  sufferings  bear  for  thee. 
Or  equal  thanks  repay. 

HYMN  24.    CM. 

Pardon  and  strength  from  Christ. 

FATHER,  we  wait  to  feel  thy  grace, 
To  see  thy  glories  shine  ; 
The  Lord  will  his  own  table  bless, 
And  make  the  feast  divine. 

2  We  touch,  we  taste  the  heavenly  bread. 

We  drink  the  sacred  cup  ; 
With  outward  forms  our  sense  is  fed. 
Our  souls  rejoice  in  hope. 

3  We  shall  appear  before  the  throne 

Of  our  forgiving  God, 
Dressed  in  the  garments  of  his  Son, 
And  sprinkled  with  his  blood. 
1  We  shall  be  strong  to  run  the  race, 
And  climb  the  upper  sky  ;  , 

Christ  will  provide  our  souls  with  graCe: 
He  bought  a  large  supply. 
5   [Let  us  indulge  a  cheerful  frame, 
For  joy  becomes  a  feast; 
We  love  the  memory  of  his  name 
More  than  the  wine  we  taste.] 
HYMN  25.     C.  M. 

Divino  glories  and  our  graces. 

HOW  are  thy  glories  here  displayed  ? 
Great  God,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
While  at  thy  word  we  break  the  bread- 
And  pour  the  flowing  wine. 


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Here  the  revenging  justice  stands, 

And  pleads  its  dreadful  cause  ; 
Here  saving  mercy  spreads  her  hands. 

Like  Jesus  on  the  cross. 

Thy  saints  attend  with  every  graccT 

On  this  great  sacrifice  : 
And  love  appears  with,  cheerful  face 

And  faith  with  iixedeyes. 
Our  hope  in  waiting  posture  sitsr 

To  heaven  directs  her  sight  ; 
Here  every  warmer  passion  mcels 

And  warmer  powers  unite. 
Zeal  and  revenge  perform  their  part. 

And  rising  sin  destroy  : 
Repentance  comes  wkh  aching  heart r 

Yet  not  forbids  the  joy. 
Dear  Saviour,  change  our  faith  to  sight, 

Let  sin  for  ever  die  ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  be  all  delight, 

AnjJ  every  tear  be  dry. 


tade  myself. to  put  a  fall  period  to  these  Divine  fi 

I  ii.i\  e  addressed  a  special  song  of  glory  unto  God  the  Father,  tilt 

[  and  the  Holy  Spift.    Though  the  Latin  name  of  it,  Gloria  Patri. 

etained  in  our  nation  from  tire  Roman  Church  ;   and  though  there 

f  be  some  excesses  of  superstitious  honour  paid  to  the  words  of  i  . 

.cii  may  have  wrought  some  unhappy  prejudices  in  weaker  Chfis 

k  yet  1  believe  it  still  to  be  one  of  the  noblest  pnrts  of  Christian 

The  subject  of  it  is  the   doctrine   of  the  Trinity,  which  i- 

peculiai  glory  of  tho   divine  nature,  that   our  Lord   Jews   Christ 

i  so  clearly  revealed  unto  men,  and  is  so  necessary  to  true  Christ; 

y.    The  action  i3  praise,  which  is  the,  most  complete  and  exalted 

of  heavenly  worship.  I  have  cast  the  son;;  i/ito  a  variety  of  forms, 

have  fitted  it,  by  a  plain    version   or  a  [larger  paraphrase,  to  bn 

r  alone,  or  at  the  conclusion  of  (mother  fiynin.    I  have  add 

-,  or  ascriptions  of  salvation  toCkrUtia  thi 

c  manner,  and  for  the  same  end. 

DSXOLOGJES. 
HYMN  26.     First  L.  :\I. 
f  praise  to  the  ever  blessed  Trinity,  God  the  Father, 

Son,  and  Spirit. 

B  LJESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love. 
ft   To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joys  above, 
"  rills  <'?  comfort  here  below 


220  Hxxisxr  off.  aa        book  u 


2  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 
From  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood, 
Pardon  and  life  for-  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  thee,  sacred  Spirit,  praise. 
Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  wo 
Makes  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

■1  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Soil 
And  God  the  Spirit  we  adore  ; 
The  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 

HYMN  27.      First  G.  M. 

GLORY  to  God  the  Father's  name. 
Who  frem  our  sinful  race 
Chose  out  his  favourites  to  proclaim 
The  honours  of  his  grace. 

2  Glory  to  God  the  Son  be  paid, 

Who  dwelt  in  humble  clay, 
And  to  redeem  us  from  the  dead. 
Gave  his  own  life  away. 

3  Grlory  to  God  the  Spirit  give, 

From  whose  almighty  power 
Our  souls  their  heavenly  birth  derive. 
And  bless  the  happy  hour. 

4  Glory  to  God  that  reigns  above, 

The  eternal  Three  and  One, 
Who  by  the  wonders  of  his  love 
lias  made  his  nature  known. 
HYMN  23.     First  S.  & 

LET  God  the  Father  live 
For  ever  on  our  tongues : 
Sinners  from  his  first  love  derive 
The  ground  of  all  their  sojigs. 
2  Ye  saints,  employ  your  breath 
In  honour  to  the  Son, 
Who  brought  your  souls  from  hell*  and  death 
By  offering  up  his  own,- 


P.»iOK  III.  HY2VIN  29,  30,  31.  221 


3  Give  to  the  Spirit  praise 
Of  an  immortal  strain, 
Whose  light,  aI»d  power,  and  grace,  convey 
Salvation  down  to  men. 

1  While  God  the  comforter 

Reveals  our  pardoned  sin, 
O  may  the  blood  and  water  bear 
The  same  record  within. 
5  To  the  great  One  and  Three, 
That  seal  this  grace  in  heaven. 
The  Father,  Sou,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  glory  given. 

HYMN  29.     Second  L.  M. 

(*1  LORY  to  God  the  Trinity, 
7T  Whose  name  hath  mysteries'unknown  ; 
In  essence  One,  in  persons  Three  ; 
A  social  nature,  yet  alone. 
3  When  all  our  noblest  powers  arc  joined 
The  honours  of  thy  name  to  raise, 
The  glories  overmatch  our  mind, 
And  angels  faint  beneath  the  praise. 
HYMN  30.      Second  C.  M. 

THE  God  of  mercy  be  adored, 
"Who  calls  our  souls  from  death  : 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word, 
And  new  creating  breath. 
.  To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
x\nd  Spirit  all  divine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One- 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

HYMN  31.     Second  S.  M. 

IET  God  the  Maker's  name 
A  Have  honour,  love  and  fear  ! 
To  God  the  Saviour  pay  the  same 
And  God  the  Comforter. 

2  Father  of  lights  above, 

Thy  mercy  wc  adore  ; 
The  Son  of  thine  eternal  lov» . 
And  Spirit  cf  thy  power, 


gg2        ggany  33-33,        bosk  hi* 

"  HYMN  32-      Third  L.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 

HYMN  83.      L.  M.     Or  -thus. 
LL  glory  to  thy  wondrous  name, 
Father  of  mercy,  God  of  love  ; 
Thus  we  exalt  the  Lord  the  Lamb, 
And  thvs  we  praise  the  heavenly  Dove*    ' 
HYMN  34.     Third  C.  M. 
OW  let  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known  . 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

HYMN   k     CM.     Or  thus. 
ONOUR  to  thee,  Almighty  Three, 
And  everlasting  One, 
All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
The  Spirit  and  the  Son. 

HYMN  36.  TiiiiidC.  IVV 
E  Angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Yorship  the  Father,  love  the  Son 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

HYMN  37.  S.  M.  Orthu--. 
1  I  YE  to  the  Father  praise, 
IJT  Give  glory  to  the  Son  ; 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honour  done. 
HYMN  33. 

A  sung'©!  praise  to  tho  blessed  Triuity      Tiis  fifsl  as  the 
148th  Psalm. 

j*  GIVE  immortal  praise 
t     To  God  the  Father's  love. 
For  all  my  comforts  here, 
■\  ml  better  hopes  above  : 
He  sent  his  own 
Eternal  Son 


-BOOK  III. MUUHIfr  223 

To  die  for  sins 

That  man  had  done. 
3  To  God  the  Son  belongs 
Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  bought  tis  with  his  blood 
From  everlasting  wo  : 

And  now  he  lives, 

And  now  he  reigns, 

And  sees  the  fruit 

Of  all  his  pains. 

.-;  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 
Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  liv 

His  work  completes 

The  great  design, 

And  tills  the  soul 

With  joy  divine. 
]  Almighty  God  !  to  thee 
Be  endless  honours  done. 
The  undivided  Three, 
And  the  mysterious  One  : 

Where  reason  fails 

With  all  her  powers, 

There  faith  prevails, 

And  love  adores. 

UYY^  39. 
The  second  as  the  14'  :    . 

TO  him  that  chose  us  first, 
Before  the  world  began  : 
To  him  that  bore  the  curse 
To  save  rebellious  man  : 
To  him  that  formed 
Our  hearts  anew, 
Is  endless  praise 
And  glory  due. 
3  The  Father's  love  shall  run 
Through  our  immortal  songs ; 
We  bring  to  God  the  Son" 
IJosannas  on  our  tongues : 


224  H^SEN  40, 41,  42.        BOOK  III. 

Our  lips  address 

The  Spirit's  name 

With  equal  praise, 

And  zeal  the  same. 
-3  Let  every  saint  above, 
And  angel  round  the  throne. 
For  ever  bless  and  love 
The  sacred  Three  in  One : 

Thus  heaven  shall  raise 

His  honours  high, 

When  earth  and  time 

Grow  old  and  die. 

HYMN  40. 

The  third  as  the  148th  Psalms 
O  God  the  Father's  throne  ( 
Perpetual  honours  raise ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise  : 
And  while  our  lips 
Their  tribute  bring, 
Our  faith  adores 
The  name  we  sing. 

HYMN  41.  As  the  14Sth  Psalm,  or  thus : 

HPO  our  eternal  God, 
*-    The  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all  divine, 
Three  mysteries  in  One, 
Salvation,  power, 
And  praise  be  given, 
By  all  on  earth,    , 
And  all  in  heaven. 

HYMN  42.    L.IvI. 

The  HOSANNA  ;  or,  salvation  ascribed  to  Christ. 

HOSANNA  to  King  David's  Son, 
Who  reigns  on  a  superior  throne ; 
We  bless  the  Prince  of  heavenly  birth. 
Who  brings  salvation  down  to  earth, 
2  Let  every  nation,  every  age, 
In  this  delightful  work  engage. 


HI  HYMN  43, 44,45.  225 

Old  men  and  babes  in  Zion  6ing 
The  growing  glories  of  her  King. 
HYMN  13.    CM. 

HOSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  Grace : 
Sion  behold  thy  King; 
Proclaim  the  Son  of  David's  race, 

And  teach  the  babes  to  sing. 
Hosanna  to  the  incarnate  Word 
Who  from  the  Father  came  ; 
Ascribe  salvation  to  the  Lord, 
With  blessings  on  his  name. 
HYMN  44.     S.  M. 

HOSANNA  to  the  Son 
Of  David  and  of  God, 
Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon  down. 

And  bought  it  with  his  blood. 
To  Christ  the  anointed  King 
Be  endless  blessings  given  : 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  sing, 
Who  made  our  peace  with  heaven. 
HYMN  45.     As  the  148th  Psalm. 

HOSANNA  to  the  King 
Of  David's  ancient  blood  ; 
Behold  he  comes  to  bring 
Forgiving  grace  from  God  : 

Let  old  and  young 

Attend  his  way, 

And  at  his  feet 

Their  honours  lay. 
Glory  to  God  on  high, 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb  ; 
Let  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky. 
His  wondrous  love  proclaim  : 

Upon  his  head 

Shall  honours  rest, 

And  every  age 

Pronounce  him  blest. 

END    OF   THE   THIED    BDOK 


INDEX 

TO  FIND  ANY  HYMN  BY  THE  TITLE  OR  CONTENTS  OF  II 


Jfote.  The  letters  a,b,  c,  signify  the  first, second,  and  third  book  .•  the 
figures  direct  to  the  hymn.  If  you  find  not  what  hymn  you  seek  un 
der  one  word  of  the  title  seek  it  under  another,  or  by"  some  wore 
that  is  of  the  same  signification,  though  perhaps  not  "mentioned  it 
the  title  of  ihe  hymn. 


Aaron  and  Christ,  a  145. 
Moses  and  Joshua,  6  124. 

Abraham's  blessing  on  the 
Gentiles,  a  60,1 13,114,  6  134, 
Offering  his  son,  a  129. 

Absence  and  presence  of  Ged 
6  93,94.  100.  From  God  for 
ever,  intolerable,  6  107. 

Access  to  the  throne  by  a  Me- 
diator, b  108. 

Adam,  his  fall.a  107.Corrupt 


nature  from   him,  b  128.  Th 
firstand  the  second,  a57, 124. 

Adoption,  a  64.  143. 

And  election,  a  54. 
\dvocate,  See  Christ**  inter- 
cession 

Affections  inconstant,  b  20.  Un- 
sanctified,  b  165 

Afflicted,  Christ's  compassion 
to  them,  a  125. 

Afflictions  removed,  a  87  Sub- 
mitted to,  a  5,129,6  109.  Sup- 
port and  comfort  under  them, 
b  50,  65.  And  death  under 
providence,  a  83. 

Almost  christian,  b  158. 

Ambition,  &c.  6,101. 

Angels  sinning,  6  24.  Stand- 
ing and  falling,  b  27.  Praise  ye 
the  Lord,  6  27.  Punished  and 
men  saved,  6  96,  97.  Their 
ministry  to  Christ  and  saints, 
6  18,  112,  113. 

Anger  of  God.  See  Wrath, 
Vengeance,  Hell 

Answerto  the  church's  prayers, 
a  30. 

Anti-Christ,  his  ruin,  a  29,  56, 
59.     See  enemies. 

Apostate,  6  158. 


Apostle's  commision,  a  128. 
Ascension   and  resurrection  ol 

Christ,  6  76. 

Assistance  against  temptations 

a  15,  32,  6  50,  65. 

Assurance  of  heaven,  a  27,  b 
65.  Of  the  love  of  Christ,  a 
14,6  73.     Of  faith,  a  103. 

Attributes.     See  God. 

Babylon  fallen,  a  56.  59.  Sea 

Enemies. 

Backslidings  and  returns,  b  20. 

Baptism,  a  52.    Preaching  and 

theLord"s  Supper,  b  141.  And 

circumcision,   a  121,  6    127, 

134.     Burial  with  Chris!,  a 

122. 
Beatitude,  a  102. 
Believe  and  be  saved,  a  1C0. 
Believer  baptized,  a  52.  J  22. 
.Birth,  first  and  second,  a  p5,99. 

Of  Christmiraclesat  it,  6136. 
Blessed  are  the  dead  in    the 

Lord,  a  18.     Society  in  heav- 
en, 6  33,  75. 
Blessedness    and   business     of  I 

heaven,  a  40,  41,6  66.  Only 

in  God,  6  93,  94,  100. 
Blessing  of    Abraham  on   the 

Gentiles,  a  113, 114,  b  134. 
Blood  and  flesh  of  Christ  is  our 

food,  c  17,  18.     The  seal  of 

the  New- Testament,  c  3.  The 

spirit  and  the  water,  c  9. 
Boasting  excluded,  a  96. 
Bodies  frail.  See  Life,  Health, 

Flesh. 

Book  of  God's  decrees,  6  99. 
Bread  oflife  is  Christ,  c  5. 
Breathing  towards  heaven,  ft 

23. 


INDEX. 


22? 


Britain's  God  praised,  6  1.  Foi 

deliverance,  b  92. 
Burial,  6  63.   With   Christ  in 

baptism,  a  122.  And  death  of 

a  saint,  b  3. 

fcnaau  and  heaven,  h  66,  1*21. 

'arnal  joys  parted  frith,  b  10, 

11.     Reason  humbled,  «  11, 

IS. 

erernor.ial.  See  Law,  Tvpes, 
Priest. 


His  glory  in  ueaven,t91.  God 
reconciled  in  him,  b  148. 
Grace  in  him,  a  137,  6  40. 
High  Priest  and  Kin*,  a  61. 
His  human  and  divine  nature , 
a  2,  13,  16.  Humiliation  and 
exaltation,  a  1,63,  141, 142,^ 
5,43,  8.','  3,84,  c  10,  16. 
His  incarnation,  a  3,  13.  Inter- 
cession, b  36,  37,  118.  Invita- 
tion to  sinners,  a  127. 


haracters  of  the  children  of.The  Kin*  at  his  table,  a  66. 
Go.l,  a  143.  Of  Christ,  a  146,'  His  kingdom  among  men,  a  3, 
150.  OfWeseedness,  a  102.  i  21.  Knowledge  and  faith  in 
harityan.l  u:icbaritab!ene-s,«    him,  a  103. 

6.  And  love,  a  130,  133.  JThe  lamb  of  God,  a  1,  25,  62 
hildren  in  the  covenant  of'  63.  His  love  to  the  Church 
grace,  a  1 13, 1 14.  Devoted  to!  a  14,  77.  Under  desertion,  b 
God,  a  121,  b  127.  50.  Shed  abroad  in  the  heart, 

hrist.  See  Lord  and  Aaron,  a  135.  To  men,  a  92.  Lifted 
.'  143.  And  Adam,  a  124.  His)  up,  c  112. 

snsion,  b  76.  Beatific  sight' Ministered  to  by  angels,  b  112. 

him,  b  15.  Beloved,  des-|  113.  Miracles  at  the  birth  of 
ribed,  c  75.  The  bread  cfi  Christ,  b  136.  Miracles  in 
fe,  c  5.  His  care  of  the'  his  life,  death,  and  resurrec- 
ouug  and  feeble,  a  125, 138.  tkra,  b  137.  And  Moses,  a  119-. 
■■■  1  ti.j  church  seeking,  find-!  Names  and  titles,  a  147,  148% 
ig,  &c.  See  Church.  Com-!  149,160.  Nativity,  a  3,  13. 
:g  to juJge,  a  01.  His  com-j  Obeyed  or  resisted",  a93.  Hi1 

,M03d04.Coinmunion!  offices,  49  150.  a  32. 
ritfl  him,  a  66,71.  And  saint?,! Pardon  and  strength,  from  him. 

67,  76,  c  2.  Compared  to!  c  24.  Our  passover,  b  155  Hi^ 
jhnftnate  things,  a  140.  His  person  glorious  and  gracioUs,a 
pronation  and  espousals,^  72.,  75,  b  47.  Our  physician,  a  112 
lis  cross  not  to  be  ashamed:  His  pity  to  the  afflicted  and 
L  c  19.  Crucified,  God's  wis-  tempted,  a  125.  His  priest- 
om  and  power, c  10.  I  hoo.1,  a  145,  b  118.  His  pre* 

r.iu's   son,    a    16,  50.    His'  sence.  Sea  Presence.  Prophe- 
l    caused    by  sin,  b  81.J  sies,  and  types  of  him,  b  135. 


I  glory  by  it,  c  23. 

iclory  and  kingdom,  6    114.! 
'is  divine   nature,  a    2,  13,! 


Prophet,  Priest,  and  King,  a 
25,  b  132.  Our  Prophet  and 
Teacher,  a  93. 


8*651.     Dwell,  in  heaven,; Redemption.  -   See    Redeem. 


i;ts  the  earth,  a  76. 
joyment  of  him,  b  15,  16. 
is  eternity,  a  2,  92.  Exam- 
?,  b  139.  Excellencies,  a 
i  b  47. 

th  and  knowledge   of  him,: 

103.    Flis  flesh   and  blood] 

irfnod,c  17.  I?,.   Found  audi 

•'  the  Churc] 


Rejected  by  the  Jews,  a  Ml. 
Resurrection,  b  72,  76.  Is  our 
hope,  a  26.  Resurrection,  life, 
and  death,  miraculous,  b  137 
Revealed  to  man,  a  10.  To 
babes,  all,  12.  Righteous- 
ness and  strength  in  hira,a  84 
85,  97.  Righteousness  yalua  ■ 
Re,  a  109. 


22a 


His  sacrifice,  6  142.  And  inter- jCompassion  of  a  dying  Christ 
cession,    6  118.      Salvation, \c  22.  To  the  afflicted  a  125. 
righteousness  and  strength  in  Complaint  of  a  hard  heart,  6 


him,ft  1 5, 84,  85,97,98.  Our 
sanctification,  a  97,  98.  Satan 
at  enmity,  a  107.  Saints  in 
his  hand,  a  138.  Our  Shep- 
herd, a  67,  142.  The  sub- 
stance of  the  types,  b  12.  Sent 
by  the  father,  a  100,6  103,104 
His  sufferings,  c  16.  And  god- 
ly sorrow,  b  9,  106.  And  glo- 
ry, a  1,  62,  63,  b  43,  81,  83, 
84,e  10. 

llis  title  and  kingdom,  a  13. 
Triumph  over  our  enemies,a 
28,  29    Types  and  prophesies 
of  him,  b  135 
Victory  over  Satan,  a  58,  b  59 
Death  and  hell,c  21.  Unseen 
and  beloved,  a  108. 
Wisdom  of  God,  a  92.     I 
wisdom  and  righteousne 
97,  98.     Worshipped  by  the 
creation,  a  62. 

Christian.  See  Saints,  Spiritu- 
al, &c  Religion,  its  excellen- 
cy, b  131.  Almost,  b  158. 
Virtues,  b  161. 

Church.  See  Worship,  Saints, 
Spiritual.  Its  safety  and  pro- 
tection, a  8,  39,  64,  92.  Its 
enemies  slain  by  Christ,  a  28 


29.  Conversing  with  Christ, 
namely,  seeking,  finding,  cal 
ling,  answering,    a    66 — 71 
Under  God's  care,  ft  66.    Es 
pousals  with  Christ,   «    72. 
Beauty  in  the  eyes  of  Christ, 
a  73.  The  gardon  of  Christ,  a 
74. 

Circumcision  abolished,  b  134. 
And  baptism,  a  12 1,6  127. 
Clothing,  spiritual,  a  7,  40. 
Comfort  in  the  covenant  with 
Christ,  6  40.  Restored,  b  73 
See  Pardon.  In  sorrows  cf 
mind  and  body,  b  50, 65. 


98.  Of  desertion  and  tempta- 
tions, b  163.  Of  dullness,  b  34 
Of  indwelling  sin,  a  115.    Of 
ingratitude,  b  47.  Of  sloth  and 
negligence,  b  35,32. 
Condemnation  by  the  law,«  94 
Condescension  to  our  worshiu, 
6  45.  Affairs,  b  46. 
Confession  and  pardon,  a  131. 
Conscience,   good,    the   plea- 
sures of  it,  a  57.    Secure  and 
awakened,  a  115. 
Constancy  in  the  gospel,  b  4. 
Contention  and  love,  ft  130. 
Conversion,  a  104,  b  159.  The 
difficulty  of  it,  b  161.   Delay- 
ed, a  88 — 91.  The  joy  of  hea- 
ven, a  101. 
Conviction  of  sin  by  the  law,  a 
94,  115.      By     the  cross   of 
Christ  6  81,95. 
Corrupt  nature  from  Adam,  a 
67,  107,  6  128,  159. 
Covenant  of  grace,  a  9.     Chil- 
dren therein  a  113, 114.  Stal- 
ed and  sworn,ft  139,c  3.  Hope 
in  it,  a  139.  Made  with  Christ 
our  comfort,  b  40.    Of  works, 
See  Law  and  Gospel. 
Covetousncss,  &c.  a  21,  b  56. 

101. 
Courage  and  constancy,  a  14, 

15,  48,  b  4,  65. 
Creation,  a  92,  6  71, 147.  New 
6  130.  Preservation,  ire.  of 
this  world,  6  130. 
Creatures  praise  the  Lord  b  7 1 
Love  dangerous,  b  48.  Gotl 
above  them,  a  82.  Their  van- 
ity, 6  143. 

Cross  of  Christ  our  glory,  c  19 
R-epentance  flowing  from  it., 
6  106.  Salvation  in  it,  6  4, 
Crucifixion  to  the  world  by 
it,  c  7. 


Communion  with  Christ  and  Curse  and  promise, a  106. 
saints,  a  2.     Between  Christ  Custom  in  sin.  6  160. 
and  the  church  a  66—71,  6|DABr,GJBR8  of  our  earthly  pi 
15,16.  \  grhna-e,  b  53,  Qfdeajh  « 


INDEX. 

bell,  b  55.  Oflove  to  the  crea-jDevil  vanquished,  a  58.     Sec 

ture~,  6  48  i  v. 

Darkness  dispelled  by  Christ *s  Devotion  fervent,  desired,  6  34 
l       f  providence  Difficulty  of  conversion,  b  161. 

b  109.  I), -solution  of  this  world,  6  13 

.race,  and  time  of  duty     164. 

a  88.  Of  judgment,  a  45,  61.  Disease.    See  Sickness.  , 

65,89.90  emper  folly  and  madness 

Di  ad  in  the  lord,  their  blessed-    (,|  sin,  b  153. 

ness,  a    11!'>.     To  sin    by   the1  Distinguishing  love,  a  11,12, 

of  Christ,  a  106.  96,  !17,  b  96.  <»7 

Death,  see  Christ.  A  id  afflict-  Dii  ine       See  God,  Deity,  &c. 

ed   under  providence,    a    7  \.  Dominion  of  God,  and  our  de- 

Terrible  to  trie  unconverted    hverance,6  1 II.  Eternal  6  67. 

a  91.   Made  easy  by  the  sight    Over  the  sea,  b  70. 

of  Christ.  6  31,  e    14      By  a  Doubts  and  fears  supprest,  b 

sight  ol  heaven,  6  66.     God-    73. 

presence  in  it,  b  49,  117.   Our  Doxologies.  c  26 — 45. 

tear  of  it,  6  31.    Desirable,  a  Dulness  spiritual,  b  25. 

19,  6  61.     Overcome,   a  17.  Earth  no  rest  on  it,  b  146.  And 

Triumph  over,  a   6,  b    110     heaven,  b  10,  11,  53. 

Prepared  for,  a  27,  b  63.  Of  a  Effusion  of  the  Spirit,  b  144. 

sinner,  a  2 4,  6  2.    And  burial  Election   excludes  boasting,  a 

ofasaint,a  18,6  3.   And  eter-    £6-     Free,  a  11,12,54,    117. 

nits ,  6  28.    And  glory,  a  1 10,  ^  Decrees 

b  61.  And  the  reeurrecion,  6  £nd  of  the  world   b  164 

3.  102,  110.  OlMo,es  at  GodVElie.mie?offSe  church  disap- 
i    aim    rk-      ir.i      a    pointed,  b  92.   Salvation  from 

command.  6  40    Dreadful  and    g^    J  ^ ;  Trium  hed 

delight  ul,  6  52.  j  over  by  Christ,  a  26.  29  See 

Deceittulness  of  sin   6  150  Churc£   Bab   ,        MlchaeJ 

Decrees  o.  God,  a  ll,   12,  96,  Enjovinenl  Gf  Christ,  b  15, 16. 

1»7<699-  See  Worship 

Deity  of  Christ,  a  2,  13,  92,  6  Elimity  betWeen   Christ  and 

5h  „       n,     Satan,al07 

Delay  of  conversion,  a  88—91,  Envy  and  love?  a  13o 

6  2o,  o2.  Espousals  of  the    Church  to 

Delight  in  worship,  6  14.     In    Christ,  a  72. 

God,  6  42.    In  converse  with  Establishment  in  grace,  b  82. 

Christ,  6  15,  16.  Eternity  of  God,  b  17.  Of  his 

Deliverance   from   death   and    dominion,  b  67.  And  death,  b 

the  srave,  6  3.  See  Enemies,    28.  Succeeding  this  life,  655. 

Church.      And  submission,  a    See  Heaven,  Death. 

129.  From  spiritual  enemies,  Evening  and  morning  hymns", 

a  47,  6  65,  82,  111.  !  a  79,  80,  81   6  6,  8,  8. 

Dependence.  See  faith.  |Exaltation.  See  Christ,  Glory, 

Desertion  and  temptation  com-    Sufferings,  &c. 

plained  of,  6  163.  Example  of  Christ,  6  138.  Of 

Desire  of  Christ's   presence,  6    saints,  6  140. 

100      See  more  in  Heaven,,Excellency   of  the   Christian 

Christ,  Love,  Ax.  religion,  6  131. 

Despair  and  presumption^  115  F^thm  things  unseen,  a  120, 

a  j56  157/  |  6  129.     And  knowledge  o! 

2  U 


230 


Chiist,  a  103.  Love  and  joy, 
a  108.  And  unbelief  b  125. ' 
Living  and  dead,  a  140.  As- 
sisted by  sense,  b  141.  Its  joy, 
6162.  In  Christ  our  sacrifice, 
J  142.  And  salvation,  a  100. 
Of  assurance,  a  103,  and 
sight,  a  110,  6  145.  Triumph 
in  Christ,  a  14.  For  pardon 
and  sanctification,6  90.  Faith 
and  reason,  b  87, 109. 

Faithfulness  of  God's  promis- 
es, b  40,  60,  G9. 

Fall  of  angels  and  men,  b  24. 
And  recovery  of  man,  a  107. 
6  78. 

Fears  and  doubts  supprest,6  73 

Feast  of  Jove,  a  68.  Of  tri- 
umph, c  21.  Of  the  gospel,  a 
7,  c  12,  20.  Made  and  guests 
invited,  c  13. 

Fellowship.  See  Communion 

Fervency  of  devotion  desired, 
634. 

Few  saved,  b  158. 

Flesh  and  blood  of  Christ  the 
best  food,  c  17,  18.  Our  taber- 
nacle, a  110.  And  spirit  b  143. 
Food  spiritual,  a  7,  67, 68,  74, 

b  15.  See  Feast. 
Folly  and  madness  of  sin,  b  153 
Forbearance.  See  Patience. 
Forgiveness.  See  Pardon. 
Formality  in  worship,  136. 
Frail.    See  Life,  Health,  Fov- 
getfulness,  b  165. 
Frailty  and  folly,  b  32. 
Free.  See  Grace,  Election 
Freedom  from  sin  and  misery 
in  heaven,  b  86. 
Funeral  thought,  b  61, 63.  See 
Death,  Burial. 

Garden    of     Christ,    is    the 
Church,  a  74. 

Garment  of  salvation  a  7,  20. 
Gentiles,   Christ    revealed   to 
,  them,  a  10,  13,  50,  c  13,  14. 
'  Abraham's  biessing  on  them, 

a  113,  114,  b  134. 
Glorified  martyrs  and  saints, 
a  40,  41.  Body,  6  110. 
Glory  and  death,  a  110,  b  61. 
See   Heaven.    Of  God  above 
our  reason,  6  87.    Of  Christ 


in  heaven,  b  CI.  See  Christ, 
And  grace  by  the  death  of 
Christ,  c23.  Justification  and 
sanctification,  a  3.  To  the  Fa- 
ther Son  and  Holy  Ghost,  c 
26—41,  OfGodinthe  Gos- 
pel, b  126.  And  grace  in  the 
person  of  Christ,  b  47.  And 
sufferings  of  Christ,  b  43.  See 
Sufferings. 
Glorj  ing  in  the  cross  of  Christ, 
c  19. 

God  all  and  in  all,  b  93, 94.  His 
absence,    fcee  Absence.     Hi3 
attributes,   b  51,    156,   169. 
Glorified  by  Christ,  b  126,  c 
10.  The  avenger  of  his  saints, 
b  115. 
Care  of  his  church,  a  39.  Con- 
descension of  human  affairs,  b 
46.     To   our   worship,  c  45. 
The  Creator  and   Redeemer, 
6  35. 
Our  delight,  b  42.  Our  defence, 
« 47.  Dominion  over  the  sea, 
b  70.    Dominion,  and  our  de- 
liverance, b  111.  Dwells  with 
the  humble,  a  87. 
Eternity,  b  17.  Eternal  domin- 
ion, b  67.  Everlasting  absence 
intolerable,  b  100,107. 
Far  above  his  creatures,  a  82. 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
c  26—41.    His  faithfulness  to 
his  promises,  b  60,  99. 
Glory  nnd  defence  of  Zion,  b 
64.    His  glory  above  our  rea- 
son, b  87.  His  goodness,  b  50, 
80.     His  grace.     See  Grace. 
Government  from  him,  a  149. 
Holiness,    justice  .  and   sove- 
reignty, a  86. 
Invisible,  b  26.    Incomprehen- 
sible, b  87,  170. 
His  kingdom  supreme,  b  1 15. 
His  loue  in  sending  his  Son, 
a  100. 

And  our   neighbour  loved,  a 

116. 

Our  portion  or  chief  good,  b  93, 

94.     His  power,  b  80.     And 

goodness,  b  6, 7,  8.  His  praise. 


231 


in  life 
and  at  death,  b  117.  i 

b  G,  7.   ft,  19       I 
u-uth   unchangeable,  a    139. 
of  him  weans  us  from 

.!>  170. 
Terrible  no 

■  ■  6  80.    Hia  truth,  6  60 

,b  44,<  . 

ty  and  Trinity,  c  29—11. 
His   word  a    5 J.     Wrath   and 

mercy,  a  -12. 

Goodness  of  God,  6  58, 74.  See 

Grace.    And  power  of  God  a 

m. 

Gospel-feast,  c  12.  See  Grace, 
Feast.  Invitation  ard  provi- 
sion, a  7,  c  20.  Times  their 
blessedness,  a  10.  See  Scrip- 
ture. Glorifies  God,  6  126. 
No  liberty  to  sin,  a  10G,  132, 
140.  Not  ashamed  of  it,  a  10:3, 
r  19.  And  Law,  a  94;  b  120, 
121,  124.  Sinned  against,  a 
110.  Its  different  success,  a 
119,  6  152.  Ministry,  a  10. 
Attested  by  Miracles,'a  128,  b 
136,  137.  "its  glorious  effects, 
b  138. 

Government  from  God,  b  149. 

Grace  and  glory  by  the  death 
of  Christ,  c  23".  Of  the  Spirit. 
a  102.  Converting,  6  159.  In 
exercise,  c  25.  Justifies  a  94- 
Sanctifies  and  saves,  a  111. 
Not  conveyed  by  parents,**  99. 
All-sufficient  in  duty  and  suf- 
-  a  15,  32,  104  Given 
in  Christ,  a  137.  Covenant,  a 
.  ldren  in  it,  a  113,  1 14. 
And  holiness,  a  132.  Electing, 
a  54.  Its  freedom  and  sover- 
eignty, a  11, 12,  96,  117.6  96, 
97.  And  glory  in  the  person1 
of  Christ,  b  47.  Adopting,  a 
64.  Persevering,  a  51.  Pro-: 
mis?s,  a  7,  9.  Throne  acces- 
sible by  Christ,  b  36.  37,  108. 

Gratitude  for  divine  favours. 
b  UG. 

Great  Brilain'sGod  praised, M. 


!Iappines3.  See  Blessed,  Hea- 
ven. 

Hardness  of  heart,  b  98. 

Hatred  and  love,  a  130. 

Health  preserved,  6  6,  7,  8,  19. 
Restored,  a  ~>5. 

i  and  earth,  6  10,  11,  53. 
And  hell,  a  45.  Invisible  and 
holy,  a  105.  Meditation  of  it. 
b  162.  Joy  there  for  repent- 
ing sinners,  a  101.  Its  blessed- 
ness and  business,  a  40,  41. 
The  hope  of  it  our  support,  b 
65  Its  prospect  makes  death 
easy,  b  66.  Worship  of  it 
bumble,  6  63.  Freedom  from 
siti  and  misery  there,  6  86. 
Moped  for  by  Christ's  resur- 
rection, a  26.  Insured  and 
prepared  for,  a  27.  Christ's 
dwelling  place,  n  79,  6  91. 
Sight  of  God  and  Christ  there 
6  23.  Blessed  society  there,  6 
33.  Desired,  6  68. 

Heavenly  mindedness,  6  57. 
Joy  on  earth,  b  15,  30,  59. 

Hell  and  death,  6  2.  And 
Judgment,  a  45,  b  62.  Or  the 
vengeance  of  God,  6  22,  44. 
The  holy  fear  of  it,  6  107. 

Hezekiah's  song,  a  55. 

Holy.     S'-e  Spirit- 

Holiness  S^e  Grace,  Spiritu- 
al, Sanctification.  And  sove- 
reignty of  God,  a  82, 86.  And 
grace,  a  132.  Its  characters, 
a  102. 

Honour  vain,  b  101.  To  ma- 
gistrates, 6  149. 

Hope  ofths  living,  a  88.  Gives 
light  and  strength,  6  129.  In 
the  covenant,  a  139.  Of  hea- 
ven by  Christ's  resurrection, 
a  26.  Of  heaven  our  support 
under  trials,  6  65.  Of  the  re- 
surrection, 6  3,  110. 

Hosauna  to  Christ,  a  16,  c  42. 

Human  affairs  condescended 
to  by  Go  J,  6  46.  Nature  of 
Christ,  a  2,3,23,60. 

Humble,  God's  dwelling,  a  87 
Enlightened,  a  lel,  12,  50. 
Worship  of  heav    n,  6  68. 


232 


Humiliation.  See  Christ,  Suf- 
ferings, &c.  And  prayer  pub- 
lic a  30- 

Humility  and  pride,  a  127 
And  meekness,  a  102.  In 
heaven,  b  68. 

Hypocrisy  and  sincerity,  a  136. 
Hypocrite  or  almost  Chris 
tian,  b  158 

Jealousy  oi  our  love  to  Christ, 
a  78. 

Jesus.  See  Lord,  Christ. 

Jews.  See  -loses,  Gospel, 
Christ.  G'utiles. 

Ignorance  enlightened,  all, 
12. 

Ignorance  and  unfruitfulness 
b  165. 

Impenitence,  b  125. 

Incarnation  of  Christ,  a  2,  3 
13,  60. 

Incomprehensible  God,  b  87  j 
And  invisible,  b  26. 

Inconstancy  of  our  love,  b  20. ! 

Infants.  See  Children 


3.  Kingdom  and  titles  oi' 
Christ,  a  13.  Of  Christ  a- 
mong  men,  a  21, 65.  Of  God 
eternal,  &  68.  Supreme,  b  115. 

Knowledge  and  faith  of  Christ 
a  103.  Saving  from  God,  a 
II.  12,93. 

Lamb  that  was  slain,  a  1,  25, 
62.  See  Christ. 

Law  convinces  of  sin,  a  115. 
Condemns,  a  94.  Gospel,  b 
120,  121,  124.  And  gospel 
sinned  against,  a  118. 

Levitical  priesthood  fulfilled 
in  Christ   b  12. 

Life  frail,  and  succeeding  eter- 
nity, b  55.  Preserved  b  6,  7, 
8,  19.  Short,  frail,  miserable, 
a  82,  fr  39,  58.  The  day  of 
grace,  and  hope,  a  88. 
'iLight  and  salvation  by  Jesus 
Christ,  a  50.  In  darkness  by 
the  presence  of  God,  b  54. 
Given  to  the  blind,  a  11,  12. 

Longsutferance.  See  patience. 


Ingratitude  complained  of,    &  Lord  Jesus  at  his  own  table,  a 
74  \  6b,  c  lo.     Supper,  preaching 

Inspiration  and  prophesy, 61 51. !  and  baPtism>  \  J 4L      Supper 

Institution  of  the    Lord's  sup- j 
per,  c  1 

Insufficiency  of  self  righteous-, 
ness,  b  154 


instituted,  c    1. 
Delightful,  b  14. 
vided  for,  c  20. 
Christ. 


Day,    a  72. 

Table  pro- 
See  more  in 


Intercession   of  Christ,  b  36,  Love  of  Christ  unchangeable 


37,  118 

Invitation  of  Christ  answered, 
a  70.  Of  the  Gospel,  a  79, 127, 
c  13,  20. 

John  the  Baptist's  message, 
a  50. 

Joshua,  Aaron,  and  Moses, 
6124. 

Joy,  faith,  and  love,  a  108.  Of 
faith,  b  162.  Carnal,  parted 
with,  b  10,  11.  Heavenly  up- 
on earth,  a  135,  b  3'>,  59.  Spi 
ritual,  restored,  b  73.  See 
more  in  Delight,  C  >mfort. 


14,  39  Shed  abroad  in  the 
heart,  a  135.  Its  banquet,  a 
68,  c  13  Oi  Christ  in  words 
and  deeds,  a  77.  Of  Christ  its 
strength,  a  78.  Unseen,  a  108. 
To  Christ,  b  100  T  .  God 
pleasant  and  powerful,  b  38. 
And  hatred,  a  130.  Faith  and 
joy,  a  108.  And  charity,  a  133. 
Of  God  in  sending  his  Son, 
a  100.6  103,104  To  God  and 
our  neighbour,  a  116.  Reli- 
gion vain  without  it,  a  134. 
Peace  and    meekness  a    102. 


Judgment   day,  a  45.  61.   65,1  Of  Christ  dying,  c  4,  22.    To 

'    God  inconstant,  b  20.  To  the 

ere  itures    dangerous,  b    48. 

Distinguishing,  a   1,    112,  b 

96,  97. 


89,90.  And  hell,  b  62.  Christ 
coming  to  it,  a  61. 

Ju  -ice,  <fec.  of  God,  a  86. 

Justification,  a  14.  See  pardon.  _ 
By  faith  not  by  works,  a  i>4,  Madness,  folly  and  distemper 
109.     Sanctification,  a  7,  9,    o}  sin,  b  153.  - 

20,  84,  85,  b  90.  And  glory  a  Magistrates  honoured,  b  14  J. 


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a  10.  119,  See  Gospel,  Scrip- 
ture. 

World,  crucifixion  to  it  by  th  • 
cms-  c  7 .    Vho  t< 
it  6  101.  Its  end  b  161.    Her 
tification  to  it  by  tlic  si^ht  o- 
GoJ  6  41.   Its  cr  'atio: 
Preservation  h  13. 

Worship  of  heaven  humllo  b 
68.  Profitable  b  12.1.  Conde- 
scended to  by  God  6  4.3. 
Christ  present  a<  >t  a  66  6 
15,16.  r  15.  Accepted  through 
Christ  b  36.  7  Formality  in 
it  a  136.  Delightful  b  14.' 15. 
16.  42. 


Wrath  and  mercy  of  God  a  42- 
b  BO.   *ec  God,  Hell. 

YolvK  of  Chri-f  easy  a  1  27. 

Youth,  its  vanities  a  89.  90 
\  l\  bed   a  91. 

Zech  iriah's  aons:,  and  John's 
dessage,  a  50. 

Zeal  in  the  Christian  race  cr4S 
6  I  20.  And  love  a  14.  For 
ih  ■  gospel  a  103.  6  4.  The 
iranl  of  if  b  25.  \  rainst  sin 
6  106    For  God  b  116. 

Z»on  her  lory  and  defence  b 
64    See  Church, 


A  TABLE 

TO  FIND  ANY  HYMN  BY  THE  FfRST  LINE 


ADORE  and  tremble 
Alas,  and  aid  cay  Saviour 
Ail  glory  to  t  ly 
All  mortal  vanities  be 
And  are  we  wretches 
An  !    lust  this  body  die 
And  now  the  scales  have 
Arise,  my  soul,  my 
As  new-horn  babes 
A1  thy  command  our 
Ar-lend  whde  Go Ts 
Awake  my  heait,  arise 
Awake  our  souls,  away 
Awa     from  every  mortal 
Backward  with  humble 
Begin,  my  tongue, 
Behold  now  sinners 
Behold  the  blind  their 
Behold  the  glories  of  the 
Behold  the  grace  appears 
Behold  the  putter 
Behold  the  Rose  of 
Behold  the  woman's 
Behold  the  wretch  whose 
Behold  what  wondrous 
Blessed  are  the  humble 


24|  Blessed  be  the  everlasting     18 

96  Blessed  be  tiie  Father  219 

2~2  Blesse  1  morning  whose  139 

17  Blessed  with  the  joys  l74 

16  •  Blood  has  a  voice  to  169 

164  Bright  Kin?  ofglory  123 

143  Broad  i?  the  road  that  191 

145  Buriedin  shadows  57 

82  Bj    f-w     mong  56 

2U  Can*  creatures  to  199 

175  Christ  and    ins  cross  69 

15  Come,  all  harmonious  146 

26  Come,  dearest  Lord,  77 

172  Come  happy  souls  160 

31  Come  hither  all  ye  73 

136  (  ome,  holy  Spirit,  1 13 

?':>  Cone,  let  us  join  206 

le,  let  us  join  our  34 

3  Com-  let  us  lift  163 

i)t,  l«t  us  lift  our  215 

67  Come  we  that  love  110 

38  Daughters  of  Zion,  41 

178  /)  a*  Lord,  behold  194 

70  Di  arest  of  ail  the  names  185 

36  Death  cannot  make  122 

59  Death  may  dissolve  18 


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TABLE    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


Death  !  'tis  a  melancholy 
Deceived  by  subtle 
Dee;:  in  the  dust 
Descend  from  heaven, 
Do  we  not  know- 
Down  headlong  from 
Dread  Sovereign,  let 
Ere  the  blue  heavens 
Eternal  sovereign  of 
Eternal  Spirit  ! 
Faith  is  the  brighest 
Far  from  my  thoughts 
Father,  I  long,  I  faint 
Father  we  wait 
Firm  as  the  earth 
From  heaven  the 
From  thee,  my  God, 
Gentiles  by  nature, 
Give  me  the  wings 
Give  to  the  Father  praise 
Glory  to  God  the  Trinity 
Glory  to  GOd  that  walks 
Glory  to  God  the 
God  is  a  spirit 
God  of  the  morning 
God  of  the  seas, 
God  the  eternal, 
God,  who  in  various 
Go  preach  my  gospel , 
Go  worship  at 
Great  God,  how 
Great  God,  1  own 
Great  God,  thy  glories 
Great  God,  to  what 
Great  king  oi  glory 
Great  was  the  day, 
Had  I  the  tongues  of 
Happy  the  church, 
Happy  the  heart 
Hark  !  from  the  tombs 
Hark  !  the  Redeemer 
Bear  what  the  voice 
Hence  from  my  soul 
Here  atlhy  cross 
High  as  the  heavens 
High  on  a  hill  of 
Honour  to  thee, 
Hosanna,  &c.  257, 

Hosanna  to  our 
Hosanna  to  the  Prince 
Hosanna  to  the  Royal 
Hosanna  with  a  cheer  ful 
JIow  are  thy  glories 


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135 
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140 
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108 

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197 


183 
77 
133 
115 
132 


124)  How  beauteous  are  their 
62  How  can  I  sink  with 
71  How  condescending 
105  How  full  of  anguish 
TOjHow  heavy  is  the 
155  How  honourable  is  the 
95| How  large  the  promise 

4  How  oft  have  sin  and 
186!  How  rich  are  thy 
How  sad  our  state 
How  shall  I  praise,  the 
How  short  and  hasty 
How  should  the  sons 
How  strong  thine  arm 
How  sweet  and  awful 
How  vain  ^re  all  things 
How  wondrous  great 
I  cannot  bear  thine 
20*  1  ^ive  immortal  praise 
222;i  hate  the  tempter 
I  lift  my  banner  saith 
I  love  the  windows 
i'm  not  ashamed  to  own 
[n  Gabriel's  hand  a 
In  thine  own  ways, 
In  vain  the  wealthy 
In  vain  we  lavish  out 
infinite  grief !  amazing 
'3:1  send  the  joys  o    earth 
84  [  sing  my  Saviour's 
Is  this  the  kind  return 
Jehovah  speaks,  let 
Jehovah  reigns,  his 
J45jjesus  in  thee  our  eyes 
^2  Jesus  invites  his  saints 
Jesu:-  is  gone  above  the 
Jesus,  the  man  of 
Jesus,  we  bless  thy 
Jesus^we  bow  before 
-    Jesus  with'all  thy  saints 
40|joii-  all  the  glorious 
14  Join  all  the  names  of  love 
139,Kind  is  the  speech 
93jLaden  with  guilt,  and 
167  Let  all  our  tongues 
10<£  Let  everlasting  glories 
222  Let  every  mortal 
25  H  Let  God  the  Father  live 
149  Let  him  embrace  my 
141  [Let  God  the  Maker's 
ISjLet  me  but  hear  my 
96  Let  mortal  tongues 
o|3|Let  others  boast  how 


IABLE    OF    FIRST    LINES. 


Let  Pharisees  of  high 
Let  the  old  heathens 
Let  the  Beventh  angel 

Let  the  whole  race 
Let  the  wild  leopards 
Let  them  neglect 
Let  us  adore  the 
Lite  and  immortal 

\a  the  time 
Lift  up  your  eyes 
Like  sheep  we  went 
Lo!  the  destroying 
Lo  !  the  young  tribes 
Lo !  what  a  glorious 
Long  have  1  &ai 
Lord,  at  thy  temple 
Lord,  how  divine  thy 
Lord,  how  secure  and 
Lord,  iiow  secure  my 
Lord,  we  adore  thy 
Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast 
Lord,  we  are  blind, 
Lord,  we  confess  our 
Lord,  what  a  heavn 
Lord,  what  a  wretched 
Lord,  wiien  my  thoughts 
Man  hath  a  soul  ot  vast 
Mistaken  souls  that 
My  dear  Redeemer 
My  drowsy  powers 
My  God,  how  endless 
My  God,  my  life, 
My  uod,  my  portion 
My  God,  permit  me  not 
My  God,  the  spring 
My  God,  what  endless 
My  heart,  how  dreadful 
My  Saviour  God,  my 
My  soul,  come  meditate 
My  soul  forsakes  her 
My  tuoughts  on  awful 
My  thougats  surmount 
Naked  as  from  the  earth 
Nature  with  all  her 
Nature  with  open 
No,  I'll  repine  at  death 
No,  I  shall  envy  them 
No  more,  my  God, 
Nor  eye  hath  seen, 
Not  all  the  blood 
Not  all  the  outward 
Not  different  food  nor 
Not  from  the  dust 
Not  the  malicious 
Not  to  condemn  the 


t  to  the  terrors 
'  with  our  mortal  eyes 
36  Now  be  the  God  of  Israel 
1"»7  .Now  by  the  bowels  of 
>W  tor  a  tune  of  lofty 
lo  Now  have  our  hearts 
'•  in  the  galleries 
17--  Now  in  the  heat 

iw  let  a  spacious 
115  Now  let  our  pains  be 
Bl  Now  let  the  Father 

■>  ow  let  the  Lord  my 
53  Now  Satan  comes  with 
10  Now  shall  my  inward 
195  Now  to  the  Lord  a 

14  Now  to  the  Lord  that 
**  Now  t0  lne  power  of  God 
12o  O  for  an  overcoming 
00  Oh  !  if  my  soul  was° 
215  Oh  !  the  almighty  Lord 
104  Oh!  the  delights, 
107  Often  I  seek  my  Lord 
04  Once  more  my  soul 
10(J  Our  days,  alas  ! 
124  Our  God,  how  firm  his 
W  Our  sins,  alas  !  how 
1^4  Our  souls  shall  magnify 
7-'  Our  spirits  join  to  adore 
180  Plunged  in  a  gulf 
10/  Praise,  everlasting 
4o  Raise  thee  my  soul, 
lp2  Raise  your  triumphant 
15<3  Rise,  rise  my  soul, 

Saints,  at  your  heavenly 
Salvation  !  O  the 
See  where  the  great 
Shall  the  vile  race 
Shall  we  go  on  to  sin 
Shall  wisdom  cry  aloud 
Shout  to  the  Lord 
Sin  hath  a  thousand 
l94:Sin  like  a  venomous 
5  Sing  to  the  Lord  that 
91jSing  to  the  Lord,  ye 
20c  Sitting  around  our 
15a  So  did  the  Hebrew 
127  So  iet  our  lips  and  lives 
03  Stand  up  my  soul 
61  Stoop  down  my 
182  Strait  is  the  way, 
56 Terrible  God,  that 
73  That  awful  day  will 
49  Thee  we  adore, 
60  The  glories  of  my 
58jThe  God  of  mercy 


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74 

113 

211 

45 

54 

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212 

222 

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119 

22 

121 

34 

76 

15 

162 

144 

151 

41 

94 

116 

ibid 

148 

3^ 

217 

143 

130 

112 

160 

101 

74 

149 

25 

46 

61 

54 

132 

187 

188 

99 

132 

217 

65 

-75 

142 

109 

193 

105 

162 

126 

121 

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TABLE   OF    FIRST    LINE: 


The  King  of  Glory  sends  178 

The  lands  that  long  1 

The  law  by  Moses  68 

The  law  commands  17) 

The  Lord  declares  his  170 

The  Lord  descending  173 

The  Lord  Jehovah  199 

The  Lord  on  high  50 

The  majesty  of  166 

The  memory  of  our  2 1 1 

The  promise  of  my  202 

The  promise  was  %  178 

The  true  Messiah  now  98 

The  voice  of  my  beloved  39 

The  wondering  world  44 

There  is  a  house  not  63 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  134 
There  was  an  hour  when 
These  glorious  minds, 
This  is  the  word  of  truth 

Thou  whom  my  soul  38 

Thus  did  the  sons  174 

Thus  far  the  Lord  47 

Thus  saith  the  first,  67 

Thussaith  the  High  51 

Thus  saith  the  Ruler  146 

Thus  saith  the  mercy  70 

Thussaith  the  wisdom  5 

Thy  favours,  Lord,  119 

Time  what  an  empty  128 

?Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  175 

'Tis  from  the  treasures  86 

?Tis  not  the  law  often  172 

To  God  the  Father,  222 

To  God  the  only  wise  28 

To  God  the  Father's  224 
To  him  that  chose  us  first  ibid 

To  our  eternal  God  ibid 

'Twas  by  an  order  187 

?Twas  on  that  dark  201 


Twas  the  commission 

Vain  are  the  hopes  55 

Vain  are  the  hopes  that  58 

Up  to  the  fields  117 

Up  to  the  Lord  that  120 

W  e  are  a  garden  walled  43 

We  bless  the  prophet  177 

We  sing  the  amazing  213 

We  sing  the  glories  31 
Welcome  sweet  day  of  rest  99 


Well,  the  Redeemer's 
What  different  powers 
What  equal  honours 
What  hapi»y  men 
What  mighty  man 
Whence  do  our  mournful 
When  I  can  read  my 
When  in  the  light 
23|When  I  survey  the 
1791  When  we  are  raised 
When  strangers  stand 
When  tr-e  first  parents 
When  the  great  Builder 
Where  are  the  mourners 
A7  ho  can  descrihe 
Who  hath  believed 
Who  is  this  fair  one 
Who  shall  the  Lord's 
Why  does  your  face, 
Why  do  we  mourn 
Why  is  my  heart  so 
Why  should  the  children 
Why  should  the  earth 
Why  should  we  start 
With  cheerful  voice 
With  holy  fear  and 
With  joy  we  meditate 
Ye  angels  round  the 
Ye  sons  of  Adam 
Zion  rejoice,  and  Judah 


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